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Best Schools in Bruce, MS
Bruce, MS has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,647 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Bruce don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bruce, MS
The top high schools in Bruce, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
2. Bruce High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 459 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bruce, MS
The top middle schools in Bruce, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 447 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bruce, MS
The top elementary schools in Bruce, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 823 Students
2. Bruce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 316 Students
3. Lafayette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 734 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bruce, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bruce, MS has a total population of 2,847 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bruce, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bruce, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bruce, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bruce, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bruce, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bruce, MS
How many schools are in Bruce, MS?
Bruce, MS has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,647 students in total.
How do schools in Bruce perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Bruce score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Bruce don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bruce?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Bruce
2 of 2 schools in Bruce carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Bruce. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.