Serving 409 students in grades 7-8, Vicksburg Junior 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 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vicksburg Junior High School serves the southern part of Vicksburg, MS, covering an area of approximately 157.7 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the nearest zone edge about 13.3 miles away and the furthest edge located 18.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vicksburg Junior High School's student population of 409 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vicksburg Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vicksburg Junior High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vicksburg Junior High School's ranking?
Vicksburg Junior High School is ranked #710 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Vicksburg Junior High School often compared to?
Vicksburg Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warren Central Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Vicksburg Junior High School?
409 students attend Vicksburg Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Vicksburg Junior High School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vicksburg Junior High School?
Vicksburg Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vicksburg Junior High School offer ?
Vicksburg Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vicksburg Junior High School part of?
Vicksburg Junior High School is part of Vicksburg Warren School District.
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