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Best Schools in Vardaman, MS
Vardaman, MS has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,315 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Vardaman exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Vardaman, MS
The top high schools in Vardaman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 499 Students
2. Okolona High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okolona Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
3. Bruce High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 459 Students
4. Calhoun City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 396 Students
5. Vardaman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vardaman, MS
The top middle schools in Vardaman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 402 Students
2. Okolona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okolona Separate School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 124 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Vardaman, MS
The top elementary schools in Vardaman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 338 Students
2. Bruce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 316 Students
3. Okolona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okolona Separate School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 229 Students
4. Calhoun City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 268 Students
5. Houston Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chickasaw Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 485 Students
6. Vardaman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vardaman, MS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vardaman, MS has a total population of 2,044 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Vardaman, 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 Vardaman, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vardaman, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vardaman, 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 Vardaman, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Vardaman, MS
How many schools are in Vardaman, MS?
Vardaman, MS has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,315 students in total.
How do schools in Vardaman perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Vardaman score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Vardaman exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Vardaman?
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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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Vardaman
All 2 public schools we grade in Vardaman. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.