Vicksburg Warren School District

1500 Mission 66
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Vicksburg Warren School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,844 students in Vicksburg Warren School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Vicksburg Warren School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
6,844 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
521 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vicksburg Warren School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 72% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#77 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
43%
52%
34%
42%
40%
55%
91%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
64%
47%
% White
32%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,953 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,230 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$125 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,953
$12,205
Spending / Student
$18,230
$12,074

Best Vicksburg Warren School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bovina Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5 Willow Creek Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 619-4453
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Redwood Road
Redwood, MS 39156
(601) 636-4885
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Bowmar Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
912 Bowmar Avenue
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2486
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Warrenton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
809 Belva Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-7549
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Warren Central High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Highway 27
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 631-3372
Gr: 9-12 | 1,168 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
999 Highway 27 S
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-3874
Gr: PK-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
South Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6530 Nailor Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1271
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Vicksburg High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 Drummond Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-2914
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Warren Central Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1630 Rosa Temple Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-3981
Gr: 7-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Sherman Ave Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2145 Sherman Ave.
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-2409
Gr: PK-2 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Vicksburg Intermediate
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 Dana Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-4199
Gr: 3-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Warren Central Intermediate
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2147 Sherman Ave
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 638-5656
Gr: 3-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Vicksburg Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1533 Rosa Temple Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 636-1966
Gr: 7-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Dana Road Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1247 Dana Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 619-2340
Gr: PK-2 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Grove Street Academies
Alternative School
1500 Mission 66
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 631-2942
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hinds Community Vicksburg Center
Vocational School
1624 Highway 27 S
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-0600
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vicksburg Warren School District?
Vicksburg Warren School District manages 16 public schools serving 6,844 students.
What is the rank of Vicksburg Warren School District?
Vicksburg Warren School District is ranked #78 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vicksburg Warren School District?
64% of Vicksburg Warren School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vicksburg Warren School District?
Vicksburg Warren School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Vicksburg Warren School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,230 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,844 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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