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Lowndes County Public Schools

Lowndes County, Mississippi

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

20

public schools

Total Enrollment

8,582

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Lowndes County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Mississippi; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Lowndes County has 3 district entries. LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 10 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. COLUMBUS has the most listed schools, with 15 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

20

in Lowndes County

Reported Enrollment

8,582

20 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle3
High7
Other2

3 School Districts in Lowndes County

LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST

10 schools
5,261 students

COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

9 schools
3,090 students

MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE

1 school
231 students

20 Public Schools in Lowndes County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 20 matching schools

NEW HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, 39702 / Town: Remote

ProfilePK–5Primary1,151 students

CALEDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST

CALEDONIA, 39740 / Rural: Distant

ProfilePK–5Primary1,060 students

COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL

COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, 39702 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12High898 students

NEW HOPE HIGH SCHOOL

LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, 39702 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12High807 students

COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL

COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

Columbus, 39705 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle667 students

CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL

LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST

CALEDONIA, 39740 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High652 students

NEW HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL

LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, 39702 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle613 students

CALEDONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL

LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST

CALEDONIA, 39740 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle498 students

COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, 39705 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary388 students

STOKES BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, 39701 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary365 students

SALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, 39702 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary275 students

FRANKLIN ACADEMY

COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, 39701 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary261 students

WEST LOWNDES HIGH SCHOOL

LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, 39701 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High246 students

FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, 39702 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary236 students

WEST LOWNDES ELEMENTARY

LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, 39701 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary234 students

MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE

MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE

COLUMBUS, 39701 / Town: Remote

Listed only11–12High231 students

CMSD ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, 39701 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–12Alternative0 students

LOWNDES CO VOC COMPLEX

LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, 39702 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12Vocational0 students

LOWNDES COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST

Columbus, 39702 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–12Alternative0 students

MCKELLAR VOCATIONAL CENTER

COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBUS, 39702 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12Vocational0 students

Lowndes County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Lowndes County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Mississippi. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Lowndes County public school directory?

The directory lists 20 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Lowndes County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Lowndes County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Lowndes County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Lowndes County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Lowndes County Education OverviewCounty school score: 25/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.