Serving 459 students in grades 5-12, Bruce 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 43% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruce High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bruce High School's student population of 459 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bruce High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruce High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
31%
47%
White
59%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce High School's ranking?
Bruce High School is ranked #426 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bruce High School often compared to?
Bruce High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calhoun City High School, Vardaman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bruce High School?
The graduation rate of Bruce High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bruce High School?
459 students attend Bruce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bruce High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce High School?
Bruce High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bruce High School offer ?
Bruce High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Bruce High School part of?
Bruce High School is part of Calhoun Co School District.
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