Top Calhoun County Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools in Calhoun County, MS, serving 2,527 students. Calhoun County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
- Calhoun County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, MS are Bruce Elementary School, Vardaman Elementary School and Bruce High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 56% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Mississippi public school average of 16:1.
Top Calhoun County Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Bruce Elementary School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:8/Top 30%136 South Mcsweyn10
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3373
Grades: PK-3 | 331 students
- Vardaman Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:8/Top 30%114 W.b. Gregg Dr.10
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7799
Grades: PK-6 | 398 students
- Bruce High School Math: 55% | Reading: 36%Rank:7/Top 50%430 East Countiss Street10
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3350
Grades: 7-12 | 383 students
- Calhoun City Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%506 East Seamans, Po Drawer H10
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5111
Grades: PK-4 | 362 students
- Bruce Upper Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 34%Rank:6/Top 50%212 North Mcsweyn10
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3366
Grades: 4-6 | 250 students
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- Vardaman High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50%106 W.b. Gregg10
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7574
Grades: 7-12 | 303 students
- Calhoun City High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50%201 North Beadle10
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5112
Grades: 9-12 | 240 students
- Calhoun City Middle School Math: 33% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50%207 North Jackson10
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1890
Grades: 5-8 | 260 students
- Calhoun County Career & Technical Center Vocational School302 North Madison
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1143
Grades: n/a | n/a student
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