For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 203 students in New Augusta, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in New Augusta, MS is Perry Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Augusta, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in New Augusta have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in New Augusta, MS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Central Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 8th Ave. South
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3226
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3226
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Perry County Alternative Center
Alternative School
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in New Augusta, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in New Augusta, MS include Perry Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Augusta?
2 public middle schools are located in New Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in New Augusta?
New Augusta public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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