Serving 435 students in grades 5-12, Bruce High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bruce High School serves the northern part of Bruce, MS, covering an area of approximately 315.5 square miles. Families in this attendance zone can expect a typical driving time of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 15.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bruce High School's student population of 435 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Today For A Better Tomorrow
School Rankings
Bruce High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruce High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce High School's ranking?
Bruce High School is ranked #423 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bruce High School often compared to?
Bruce High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calhoun City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bruce High School?
The graduation rate of Bruce High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Bruce High School?
435 students attend Bruce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bruce High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bruce High School?
Bruce High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bruce High School offer ?
Bruce High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bruce High School part of?
Bruce High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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