Best High Schools in Calhoun County, MS

Calhoun County, MS has 5 high schools with 1,307 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Calhoun County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Calhoun County don't meet expectations.

1. Bruce High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 459 Students

2. Water Valley High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Water Valley School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 436 Students

3. Vardaman High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students

4. Calhoun City High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 396 Students

Best Middle Schools in Calhoun County, MS

Calhoun County, MS has 6 middle schools with 2,840 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Calhoun County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Calhoun County meet expectations.

1. Grenada Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grenada School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 834 Students

2. Lafayette Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 447 Students

3. South Pontotoc Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pontotoc Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Calhoun County, MS

Calhoun County, MS has 3 elementary schools with 951 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Calhoun County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Calhoun County don't meet expectations.

1. Vardaman Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 367 Students

2. Calhoun City Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 268 Students

3. Bruce Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 316 Students

4. Coffeeville Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Coffeeville School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 259 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Calhoun County, MS

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Calhoun County, MS has a total population of 13,266 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Calhoun County, MS

5,098

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

79%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Calhoun County, MS.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

7.38 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.42 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

5.96 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Calhoun County, MS.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Calhoun County, MS.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

987 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

21 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Calhoun County, MS Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Calhoun County, MS

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Chickasaw County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Yalobusha County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Webster County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Pontotoc County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Grenada County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lafayette County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Montgomery County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Clay County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Union County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lee County, MS

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations