Bruce High School
Bruce High School serves 525 students in grades 5-12.
Bruce High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bruce High School's student population of 525 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bruce High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bruce High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
4%
Black
34%
48%
White
59%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bruce High School often compared to?
Bruce High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vardaman High School, Calhoun City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% 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 88%.
How many students attend Bruce High School?
525 students attend Bruce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bruce High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce High School?
Bruce High School has a student ration of 13:1, 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
What school district is Bruce High School part of?
Bruce High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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