For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 761 students in Bruce, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Bruce, MS are Bruce High School and Bruce Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bruce, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Bruce have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bruce, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bruce High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 East Countiss Street
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3350
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3350
Gr: 5-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
136 South Mcsweyn
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3373
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3373
Gr: PK-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Bruce, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
212 North Mcsweyn
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3366
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3366
Gr: 5-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bruce, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Bruce, MS include Bruce High School and Bruce Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bruce?
2 public schools are located in Bruce.
What is the racial composition of students in Bruce?
Bruce public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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