Serving 379 students in grades 5-12, Calhoun City 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 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Calhoun City High School serves the southern part of its school district in Calhoun City, MS, covering an area of approximately 194.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a driving distance of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 14.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calhoun City High School's student population of 379 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Today For A Better Tomorrow
School Rankings
Calhoun City 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 Calhoun City High School is 0.61, 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
#606 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calhoun City High School's ranking?
Calhoun City High School is ranked #606 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Calhoun City High School often compared to?
Calhoun City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bruce High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calhoun City High School?
The graduation rate of Calhoun City High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Calhoun City High School?
379 students attend Calhoun City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Calhoun City High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calhoun City High School?
Calhoun City High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calhoun City High School offer ?
Calhoun City High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calhoun City High School part of?
Calhoun City High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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