New Hope High School vs Stokes Beard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Hope High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
787 students
Stokes Beard Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | New Hope High School Columbus, Mississippi | Stokes Beard Elementary School Columbus, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 197 | #351 of 427 |
| National rank | #8363 of 16,910 | #45985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 787 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hope High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 18.2).
- •New Hope High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •New Hope High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •New Hope High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 100%).
- •New Hope High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.8).
- •New Hope High School is the larger school with 787 students compared with 369.
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 Hope High School better than Stokes Beard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), New Hope High School ranks higher (50.1 vs 18.2 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 Hope High School and Stokes Beard Elementary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hope High School: 787. Stokes Beard Elementary School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hope High School and Stokes Beard Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
New Hope High School is 54th of 197 and Stokes Beard Elementary School is 351st of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).