For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 404 students in 38916, MS.
The top ranked public high school in 38916, MS is Calhoun City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38916 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 38916, MS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38916 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhoun City High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 38916, MS Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun City High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 North Beadle
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5112
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5112
Grades: 5-12
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Co Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
302 North Madison
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1143
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1143
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
38916, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
207 North Jackson
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1890
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1890
Grades: 5-8
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38916, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in 38916, MS include Calhoun City High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38916?
2 public high schools are located in 38916.
What is the racial composition of students in 38916?
38916 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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