Best 38916 Mississippi Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 664 students in 38916, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38916, MS are Calhoun City Elementary School and Calhoun City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38916 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38916, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best 38916, MS Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
506 East Seamans, Po Drawer H
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5111
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun City High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 North Beadle
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5112
Gr: 5-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 38916 Mississippi

38916, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
207 North Jackson
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1890
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38916, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38916, MS include Calhoun City Elementary School and Calhoun City High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38916?
2 public elementary schools are located in 38916.
What is the racial composition of students in 38916?
38916 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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