Top 3 Best Calhoun County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,171 students in Calhoun County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, MS are Vardaman High School, Bruce High School and Calhoun City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Calhoun County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhoun City High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Calhoun County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vardaman High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
106 W.b. Gregg
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7574
Grades: 7-12
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Bruce High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
430 East Countiss Street
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3350
Grades: 5-12
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Calhoun City High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 North Beadle
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5112
Grades: 5-12
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Co Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
302 North Madison
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1143
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Calhoun County, MS

Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
212 North Mcsweyn
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3366
Grades: 5-6
| 163 students
207 North Jackson
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1890
Grades: 5-8
| 261 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, MS include Vardaman High School, Bruce High School and Calhoun City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calhoun County, MS?
4 public high schools are located in Calhoun County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County, MS?
Calhoun County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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