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Caledonia High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Caledonia, Mississippi, with a student population of 652. The school is part of the Lowndes County School District, which is ranked 46 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Caledonia High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Mississippi, with a statewide ranking between 11 and 33 over the past few years and a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Caledonia's proficiency rates were 76.2% in Algebra I, 66.2% in English II, 76.5% in Biology, and 84.5% in U.S. History, compared to the state averages of 67.4%, 46.2%, 60.6%, and 70.8%, respectively. Despite having a high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, Caledonia High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.9 to 16.7 over the past three school years.
When comparing Caledonia High School's academic performance to the nearby schools, such as West Point High School, West Lowndes High School, and New Hope High School, it is clear that Caledonia outperforms the other schools, particularly in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. This suggests that Caledonia High School is providing a higher-quality education to its students compared to the surrounding schools, despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.
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