New Albany High School vs North Pontotoc High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Albany High School
New Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
605 students
North Pontotoc High School
Ecru · Public high · Grades 9–13
488 students
| Measure | New Albany High School New Albany, Mississippi | North Pontotoc High School Ecru, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 197 | #73 of 197 |
| National rank | #5200 of 16,910 | #9887 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 605 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| city | New Albany | Ecru |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Albany High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 44.2).
- •New Albany High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •New Albany High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •New Albany High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 99.4%).
- •North Pontotoc High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.2).
- •New Albany High School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 488.
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 New Albany High School better than North Pontotoc High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Albany High School ranks higher (62.3 vs 44.2 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 New Albany High School and North Pontotoc High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between New Albany and Ecru in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Albany High School: 605. North Pontotoc High School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Albany High School and North Pontotoc High School rank in Mississippi?
New Albany High School is 19th of 197 and North Pontotoc High School is 73rd of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).