For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,477 students in Calhoun County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, MS are Bruce High School and Calhoun City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bruce High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 East Countiss Street
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3350
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3350
Grades: 5-12
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Calhoun City High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 North Beadle
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5112
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5112
Grades: 5-12
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
106 Wb Gregg
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7799
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7799
Grades: PK-12
| 629 students
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 North Mcsweyn
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3366
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3366
Grades: 5-6
| 163 students
207 North Jackson
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1890
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1890
Grades: 5-8
| 261 students
114 W.b. Gregg Dr.
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7799
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7799
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
106 W.b. Gregg
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7574
Vardaman, MS 38878
(662) 682-7574
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, MS include Bruce High School and Calhoun City High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Calhoun County?
3 public middle schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Calhoun County include: Calhoun City High School vs. Bruce High School, Bruce High School vs. Calhoun City High School
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