Columbus High School vs New Hope High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–13
865 students
New Hope High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
787 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Mississippi | New Hope High School Columbus, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 197 | #54 of 197 |
| National rank | #15199 of 16,910 | #8363 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 865 | 787 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 787 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hope High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 20.4).
- •New Hope High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •New Hope High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 25%).
- •New Hope High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Columbus High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Columbus High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 787.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus High School better than New Hope High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Hope High School ranks higher (50.1 vs 20.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbus High School and New Hope High School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 865. New Hope High School: 787. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and New Hope High School rank in Mississippi?
Columbus High School is 154th of 197 and New Hope High School is 54th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).