The Federal Correctional Complex, Yazoo City is a United States federal prison complex for male offenders in unincorporated Yazoo County, Mississippi. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice and is located 36 miles north of Jackson, Mississippi.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 10-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Yazoo City Voc Complex offer ?
Yazoo City Voc Complex offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yazoo City Voc Complex part of?
Yazoo City Voc Complex is part of Yazoo City Municipal School District.
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