For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 689 students in Calhoun City, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun City, 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.
Calhoun City, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calhoun City have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Calhoun City, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 East Seamans, Po Drawer H
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5111
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5111
Grades: PK-4
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Calhoun City High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 North Beadle
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5112
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5112
Grades: 5-12
| 423 students
Calhoun City, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
207 North Jackson
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1890
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1890
Grades: 5-8
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun City, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun City, MS include Calhoun City Elementary School and Calhoun City High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calhoun City, MS?
2 public elementary schools are located in Calhoun City, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun City, MS?
Calhoun City, MS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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