Best Calhoun County Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,477 students in Calhoun County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, MS are Bruce High School and Calhoun City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Calhoun County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bruce High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Calhoun County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bruce High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
430 East Countiss Street
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3350
Gr: 5-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun City High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 North Beadle
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
106 Wb Gregg
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7799
Gr: PK-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Calhoun County, MS

Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
212 North Mcsweyn
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
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
114 W.b. Gregg Dr.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, MS include Bruce High School and Calhoun City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calhoun County?
4 public high schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high 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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