For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,206 students in Calhoun County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Calhoun County, MS are Calhoun City Elementary 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Calhoun County (2026)
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 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: 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Calhoun County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Calhoun County, MS include Calhoun City Elementary School and Bruce Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Calhoun County?
3 public preschools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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