Bruce High School vs. Calhoun City High School
Should you attend Bruce High School or Calhoun City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bruce High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Calhoun City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 459 students in grades 5-12, Bruce 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 43% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
5-12
5-12
Total Students
459 students
396 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#638 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
45
45
Grade 6 Students
54
53
Grade 7 Students
75
34
Grade 8 Students
45
52
Grade 9 Students
64
62
Grade 10 Students
63
56
Grade 11 Students
59
46
Grade 12 Students
49
40
Ungraded Students
5
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
31%
51%
% White
59%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
16%
