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Calhoun Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,054 students in Calhoun Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Calhoun Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
2,054 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Calhoun Co School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
287 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
5%
# Black Students
627 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
31%
47%
# White Students
1,036 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
50%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
91 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
150
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
154
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
164
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
143
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
141
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
164
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
150
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
134
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
41
7,677
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,815 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,630 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,815
$12,205
Spending / Student
$11,630
$12,074
Best Calhoun Co School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 East Seamans, Po Drawer H
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5111
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5111
Grades: PK-4
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Bruce High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 East Countiss Street
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3350
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3350
Grades: 5-12
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
136 South Mcsweyn
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3373
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3373
Grades: PK-4
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
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
Rank: n/an/a
106 Wb Gregg
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7799
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7799
Grades: PK-12
| 629 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhoun Co School District?
Calhoun Co School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,054 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun Co School District?
Calhoun Co School District is ranked #80 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun Co School District?
50% of Calhoun Co School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun Co School District?
Calhoun Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Calhoun Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,630 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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