Calhoun City High School vs. Vardaman High School
Should I attend Calhoun City High School or Vardaman High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Calhoun City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Vardaman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades 5-12, Calhoun City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 269 students in grades 7-12, Vardaman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-12
7-12
Total Students
423 students
269 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#531 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#369 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
53
-
Grade 6 Students
38
-
Grade 7 Students
55
43
Grade 8 Students
66
44
Grade 9 Students
56
49
Grade 10 Students
48
44
Grade 11 Students
51
45
Grade 12 Students
50
38
Ungraded Students
6
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
37%
% Black
51%
10%
% White
38%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
