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Best Lowndes County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,813 students in Lowndes County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lowndes County, MS are Caledonia Elementary School, Caledonia Middle School and New Hope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lowndes County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9509 Wolfe Rd
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Caledonia Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
105 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740
(662) 356-2042
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
199 Enlow Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 1,191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
New Hope Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3419 New Hope Rd
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
West Lowndes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Road
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 244-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Cook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2217 7th Street N
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7180
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Franklin Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 3rd Avenue N
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Sale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Warpath Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7260
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Stokes Beard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Martin Luther King Dr
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7270
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Airline Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 241-7140
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Hwy 373
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 241-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Cmsd Alternative School
Alternative School
1425 10th Ave North
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 241-7250
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Alternative School
Alternative School
3419 New Hope Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662) 244-5060
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lowndes County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lowndes County, MS include Caledonia Elementary School, Caledonia Middle School and New Hope Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lowndes County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Lowndes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lowndes County are often viewed compared to one another?

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