Serving 396 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 19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calhoun City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Calhoun City High School's student population of 396 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 157% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Calhoun City 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 Calhoun City High School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#638 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
51%
47%
White
38%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calhoun City High School's ranking?
Calhoun City High School is ranked #638 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Calhoun City High School often compared to?
Calhoun City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bruce High School, Vardaman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calhoun City High School?
The graduation rate of Calhoun City High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Calhoun City High School?
396 students attend Calhoun City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Calhoun City High School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhoun City High School?
Calhoun City High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Calhoun City High School offer ?
Calhoun City High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Calhoun City High School part of?
Calhoun City High School is part of Calhoun Co School District.
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