Can I use Calhoun County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Calhoun County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Calhoun County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Calhoun County?

Start with the 7 listed public schools and 1 district entry, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Calhoun County Schools & Education

Name: Calhoun County, Mississippi Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Calhoun County, Mississippi

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 87.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,003

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,954

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 27/100

State Score Position

#12

of 81 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Calhoun County

Measured School Summary

Calhoun County performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,003 per pupil, Calhoun County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 51% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Calhoun County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

7 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

41/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #12 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

4.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,003

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Calhoun County has 7 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Calhoun County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Calhoun County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#12

of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST

Elementary and high visible

2,080 students

Elementary 3Middle 0High 4Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Calhoun County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Calhoun County, Mississippi

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Streamlined High Schools in Calhoun County

Calhoun County manages seven public schools, focusing heavily on secondary education with four high schools and three elementary schools. The entire system supports a student population of 2,080.

Unified Under Calhoun County School District

The Calhoun County School District oversees all 2,080 students, ensuring 100% of public school enrollment remains in traditional district schools. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county lines.

Consistently Rural and Community-Focused

All seven schools in the county are classified as rural, creating a consistent educational atmosphere for all students. Bruce High School is the largest campus with 459 students, while Vardaman High School is more intimate with 274 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Calhoun County

Reported Enrollment

2,080

7 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3

Middle0

High4

Other0

1 School District in Calhoun County

CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST

7 schools

2,080 students enrolled

7 Public Schools in Calhoun County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Calhoun County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
BRUCE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST	BRUCE, 38915Rural: Remote	5–12	High	459
CALHOUN CITY HIGH SCHOOL	Record	CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST	CALHOUN CITY, 38916Rural: Remote	5–12	High	396
VARDAMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST	VARDAMAN, 38878Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	367
BRUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST	BRUCE, 38915Rural: Remote	PK–4	Primary	316
VARDAMAN HIGH SCHOOL	Record	CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST	VARDAMAN, 38878Rural: Distant	7–12	High	274
CALHOUN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST	CALHOUN CITY, 38916Rural: Remote	PK–4	Primary	268
CALHOUN CO CAREER & TECH CTR	Record	CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST	Calhoun City, 38916Rural: Remote	9–12	Vocational	0

BRUCE HIGH SCHOOL

CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST

BRUCE, 38915 / Rural: Remote

Record5–12High459 students

CALHOUN CITY HIGH SCHOOL

CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST

CALHOUN CITY, 38916 / Rural: Remote

Record5–12High396 students

VARDAMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST

VARDAMAN, 38878 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary367 students

BRUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST

BRUCE, 38915 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary316 students

VARDAMAN HIGH SCHOOL

CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST

VARDAMAN, 38878 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High274 students

CALHOUN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST

CALHOUN CITY, 38916 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary268 students

CALHOUN CO CAREER & TECH CTR

CALHOUN CO SCHOOL DIST

Calhoun City, 38916 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,003

State avg $5,954

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Mississippi counties have the highest graduation rates?

Holmes County (97.0%), Montgomery County (97.0%), and Quitman County (97.0%) currently lead Mississippi among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Mississippi?

Across Mississippi counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,954. The highest current county values are Choctaw County ($8,216), Kemper County ($7,706), and Franklin County ($7,289). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Calhoun County?

Calhoun County has a school score of 41/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Calhoun County?

The high school graduation rate in Calhoun County is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Calhoun County spend per student?

Calhoun County spends $6,003 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Calhoun County, Mississippi — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Calhoun County, Mississippi?

Calhoun County manages seven public schools, focusing heavily on secondary education with four high schools and three elementary schools. The entire system supports a student population of 2,080.

What are the major school districts in Calhoun County, Mississippi?

What is the school experience like in Calhoun County?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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