For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 614 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 33% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Calhoun City, MS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun City High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 North Beadle
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-6240
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-6240
Gr: 5-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Calhoun City, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
207 North Jackson
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1890
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 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?
2 public elementary schools are located in Calhoun City.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun City?
Calhoun City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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