Velma Jackson High School
Velma Jackson High School serves 305 students in grades 9-12.
Velma Jackson High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Velma Jackson High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Velma Jackson High School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 305 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Velma Jackson High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Velma Jackson High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #363 out of 825 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 100% | 48% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Velma Jackson High School is Canton Public High School (12.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Shirley D. Simmons Middle School (5.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Camden Elementary School (3.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Camden Camden Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 107 students10
3.5 miles
4784 Hwy 43 North
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2833 3.5 PK-5 107 - Canton Shirley D. Simmons Middle School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 171 students10
5.3 miles
820 Sulphur Springs Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-2406 5.3 6-8 171 - Canton Luther Branson School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 245 students10
8.0 miles
3903 Highway 16 E
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-2743 8 PK-5 245 - Goodman Goodman Pickens Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 261 students10
11.8 miles
3877 Highway 51 South
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 468-2116 11.8 K-5 261 - Canton Canton Public High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 612 students10
12.4 miles
634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 859-5325 12.4 9-12 612
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