Serving 923 students in grades 9-12, Callaway High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 923 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Callaway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Callaway High School's student population of 923 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
923 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Callaway High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Callaway High School is 0.10, 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
#372 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
95%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Callaway High School's ranking?
Callaway High School is ranked #372 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Callaway High School often compared to?
Callaway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jim Hill High School, Murrah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Callaway High School?
The graduation rate of Callaway High School is 84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Callaway High School?
923 students attend Callaway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Callaway High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Callaway High School?
Callaway High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Callaway High School offer ?
Callaway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Callaway High School part of?
Callaway High School is part of Jackson Public School District.
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