Vardaman High School

106 W.b. Gregg
Vardaman, MS 38878
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 269 students in grades 7-12, Vardaman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vardaman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Vardaman High School's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
269 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Vardaman High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vardaman High School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
#369 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
37%
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30-34%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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1%
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Hispanic
37%
4%
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Black
10%
47%
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White
51%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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80-89%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vardaman High School's ranking?
Vardaman High School is ranked #369 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Vardaman High School often compared to?
Vardaman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bruce High School, Calhoun City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vardaman High School?
The graduation rate of Vardaman High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Vardaman High School?
269 students attend Vardaman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Vardaman High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vardaman High School?
Vardaman High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vardaman High School offer ?
Vardaman High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Vardaman High School part of?
Vardaman High School is part of Calhoun Co School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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