For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,080 students in Calhoun County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 187 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, MS are Vardaman High School, Calhoun City Elementary School and Bruce High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vardaman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
106 W.b. Gregg
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7574
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7574
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Calhoun City Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Bruce High School
Magnet 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
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Vardaman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
114 W.b. Gregg Dr.
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7799
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7799
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #55.
Bruce Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 316 students
Rank: #66.
Calhoun City High School
Magnet 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
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Co Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
302 North Madison
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1143
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1143
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 North Mcsweyn
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3366
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3366
Grades: 5-6
| 163 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 schools in Calhoun County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, MS include Vardaman High School, Calhoun City Elementary School and Bruce High School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
7 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Calhoun County include: Calhoun City High School vs. Bruce High School, Bruce High School vs. Calhoun City High School, Vardaman High School vs. Bruce High School
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