Best 38916 Mississippi Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 404 students in 38916, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in 38916, MS is Calhoun City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38916 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 38916, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38916 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhoun City High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 38916, MS Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Co Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
302 North Madison
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1143
Gr: 9-12
[+] 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 high schools in 38916, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in 38916, MS include Calhoun City High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38916?
2 public high schools are located in 38916.
What is the racial composition of students in 38916?
38916 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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