Serving 274 students in grades 7-12, Vardaman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vardaman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Vardaman High School's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vardaman 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 Vardaman High School is 0.62, which is more 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
#266 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
38%
5%
Black
11%
47%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vardaman High School's ranking?
Vardaman High School is ranked #266 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Vardaman High School often compared to?
Vardaman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bruce High School, Calhoun City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vardaman High School?
The graduation rate of Vardaman High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Vardaman High School?
274 students attend Vardaman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Vardaman High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vardaman High School?
Vardaman High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vardaman High School offer ?
Vardaman High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Vardaman High School part of?
Vardaman High School is part of Calhoun Co School District.
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