For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,054 students in Calhoun County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 187 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, MS are Calhoun City Elementary School, Bruce High School and Bruce Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (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.
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 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
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 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Co Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
302 North Madison
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1143
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1143
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
106 Wb Gregg
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7799
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7799
Gr: PK-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Calhoun County 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%
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%
114 W.b. Gregg Dr.
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7799
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7799
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
106 W.b. Gregg
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7574
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7574
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, MS include Calhoun City Elementary School, Bruce High School and Bruce Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
6 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Calhoun County include: Calhoun City High School vs. Bruce High School, Bruce High School vs. Calhoun City High School
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