Calhoun County School District

The Calhoun County School District in Mississippi operates four schools, including two elementary schools (Bruce Elementary and Calhoun City Elementary) and two high schools (Bruce High School and Calhoun City High School). This diverse district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all schools, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.

Among the standout schools, Bruce High School ranks 109 out of 228 Mississippi high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the district and state averages on several MAAP test scores, including Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History, and had a relatively high student proficiency rate in Science for 5th and 8th grades. In contrast, Calhoun City High School struggled academically, ranking 176 out of 228 Mississippi high schools with a 1-star rating, and had lower proficiency rates on most MAAP tests compared to the district and state.

The Calhoun County School District faces significant challenges in addressing the learning needs of its students. While some schools, like Bruce High School, show promising results, the overall academic performance across the district is mixed, and there are potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to support student learning and improve outcomes.