Mississippi School for Math and Science in Columbus, MS

At a glance

Reported students

240

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

11–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Mississippi high enrollment

40th percentile

Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

240

Mississippi School for Math and Science: 240 reported students.

State peer staffing position

12th percentile

9.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 231
Teachers (FTE): 26
Student–teacher ratio: 8.9:1

What the reported data says about Mississippi School for Math and Science

Mississippi School for Math and Science is a public high school serving grades 11–12 in Columbus. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. NCES reports 240 students for 2024–25.

Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, below the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.6%) and Asian (20%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Mississippi School for Math and Science

1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White54.6%
Hispanic5.4%
Black16.3%
Asian20%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

10 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Mississippi School for Math and Science

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Cmsd Alternative School Other · Columbus Municipal School District	01–12	0	1 mi
McKellar Vocational Center High · Columbus Municipal School District	08–12	0	2.1 mi
Columbus High School High · Columbus Municipal School District	09–13	865	2.2 mi
Lowndes Co Voc Complex High · Lowndes County School District	08–12	0	3.4 mi
West Lowndes High School High · Lowndes County School District	07–12	206	4.8 mi
New Hope High School High · Lowndes County School District	09–12	787	6.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Mississippi School for Math and Science

What grades does Mississippi School for Math and Science serve?

Mississippi School for Math and Science reports grades 11–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.

How many students attend Mississippi School for Math and Science?

Mississippi School for Math and Science reported 240 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 291 Mississippi high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 231 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Mississippi School for Math and Science?

The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 240 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Mississippi School for Math and Science a public, charter, or magnet school?

Mississippi School for Math and Science is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Mississippi School for Math and Science in?

Mississippi School for Math and Science is part of Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, based in Columbus, MS, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Mississippi School for Math and Science?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cmsd Alternative School (1 mi), McKellar Vocational Center (2.1 mi), Columbus High School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.