Calhoun County School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 9 public schools in Calhoun County School District, serving 2,527 students.
- Public school in Calhoun County School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 35% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
- The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County School District are Vardaman Elementary School, Bruce Elementary School and Bruce Upper Elementary School. Overall school 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.
Overview
| School District Name | Calhoun County School District |
| School District Phone Number | (662)412-3152 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MS) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 1,068 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,527 Students | 480,718 Students |
| # of Teachers | 156 Teachers | 31,216 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Calhoun County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 150 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MS) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 35% |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 3,552 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 16 Students | 5,156 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 321 Students | 17,921 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 13% | 4% |
| # of Black Students | 805 Students | 232,162 Students |
| % Black Students | 32% | 48% |
| # of White Students | 1,321 Students | 211,371 Students |
| % White Students | 52% | 44% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 306 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 62 Students | 10,250 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 117 | 5,730 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 193 | 36,264 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 185 | 36,605 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 205 | 36,620 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 165 | 38,169 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 197 | 39,092 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 209 | 39,023 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 179 | 35,974 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 189 | 36,060 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 184 | 35,800 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 169 | 35,864 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 175 | 34,503 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 182 | 32,346 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 131 | 31,047 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 47 | 7,621 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $8,103 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,995. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $8,035 is less than the state average of $10,910. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MS) |
| Total Revenue | $21 MM | $21 MM |
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| Spending | $21 MM | $21 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,103 | $10,995 |
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| Spending / Student | $8,035 | $10,910 |
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Calhoun County School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Bruce Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Top 30%136 South Mcsweyn
Bruce, MS 38915
(662)983-3373
Grades: PK-3 | 331 students
- Bruce High School Math: 46% | Reading: 33%
Rank: Top 50%430 East Countiss Street
Bruce, MS 38915
(662)983-3350
Grades: 7-12 | 383 students
- Bruce Upper Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 37%
Rank: Top 50%212 North Mcsweyn
Bruce, MS 38915
(662)983-3366
Grades: 4-6 | 250 students
- Calhoun City Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank: Bottom 50%506 East Seamans, Po Drawer H
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662)628-5111
Grades: PK-4 | 362 students
- Calhoun City High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%201 North Beadle
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662)628-5112
Grades: 9-12 | 240 students
- Calhoun City Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 32%
Rank: Bottom 50%207 North Jackson
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 students
- Vardaman Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Top 30%114 W.b. Gregg Dr.
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662)682-7799
Grades: PK-6 | 398 students
- Vardaman High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank: Top 50%106 W.b. Gregg
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662)682-7574
Grades: 7-12 | 303 students
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