Serving 274 students in grades 7-12, Vardaman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Vardaman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
38%
5%
Black
11%
47%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vardaman High School's ranking?
Vardaman High School is ranked #266 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vardaman High School?
The graduation rate of Vardaman High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Vardaman High School?
274 students attend Vardaman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Vardaman High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vardaman High School?
Vardaman High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vardaman High School offer ?
Vardaman High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vardaman High School part of?
Vardaman High School is part of Calhoun Co School District.
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