Vicksburg High School

Summary:

Vicksburg High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, with a student population of 871. The school is part of the Vicksburg Warren School District, which is ranked 71 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student body is predominantly African American (83.81% in the 2022-2023 school year).

Vicksburg High School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state and district in Algebra I, English II, and Biology. This trend has persisted over the past several years, and the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi high schools, with a 0 or 1 out of 5 stars rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Vicksburg High School has an extremely high percentage of students (99.89% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby Warren Central High School, which is also part of the Vicksburg Warren School District, outperforms Vicksburg High School on academic measures. This suggests that there may be factors within the district or school-level practices that contribute to the performance gap between the two schools. Additionally, Vicksburg High School's academic performance has declined over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping significantly in some subjects, further highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges facing the school and its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3701 Drummond Street
       Vicksburg, MS  39180


(601) 636-2914

District: Vicksburg Warren School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,141 Help


Feeder schools for Vicksburg High School:

Elementary:    Dana Road Elementary
    South Park Elementary School
    Vicksburg Intermediate
    Warrenton Elementary School
Middle:    Vicksburg Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  842

Racial breakdown:

African American:
85.2%
White:
10.3%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vicksburg High School ranks worse than 96.5% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vicksburg High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.2%), White (10.3%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vicksburg High School is 14.5, which is the 2nd best among 2 high schools in the Vicksburg Warren School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vicksburg High School is $14,141, which is the 2nd highest among 2 high schools in the Vicksburg Warren School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Vicksburg High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Vicksburg High School 220th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Vicksburg High School in the ranking list.)

Vicksburg Warren School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vicksburg Warren School District 71st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vicksburg High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.35 167th 232 28.0%
2005 21.00 210th 232 9.5%
2006 19.29 217th 232 6.5%
2007 24.35 195th 232 15.9%
2008 15.99 208th 235 11.5%
2009 18.20 206th 235 12.3%
2010 9.87 222nd 235 5.5%
2011 38.17 164th 244 32.8%
2012 17.82 211th 241 12.4%
2013 8.75 228th 238 4.2%
2014 9.20 227th 236 3.8%
2015 20.60 177th 226 21.7%
2016 9.36 219th 231 5.2%
2017 9.28 225th 237 5.1%
2018 7.09 225th 233 3.4%
2019 11.83 206th 233 11.6%
2021 13.60 199th 231 13.9%
2022 21.37 185th 228 18.9%
2023 26.94 167th 226 26.1%
2024 6.51 220th 228 3.5%
See the entire list of Mississippi High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Vicksburg High School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vicksburg High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 522 744 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1277
1991 605 690 10 1 3 n/a n/a 0 1309
1992 644 718 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1373
1993 654 722 7 1 4 n/a n/a 0 1388
1994 652 733 8 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1398
1995 527 788 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1325
1996 527 788 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1325
1997 500 751 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1261
1998 505 762 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1278
1999 494 757 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1272
2000 487 725 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1225
2001 461 759 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1239
2002 401 695 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1113
2003 401 695 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1113
2004 388 719 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1121
2005 357 711 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1083
2006 344 766 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1128
2007 328 749 10 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1104
2008 313 770 12 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1112
2009 306 828 12 18 0 0 0 0 1164
2010 264 835 10 17 0 0 3 0 1129
2011 260 813 12 20 0 0 1 0 1106
2012 243 820 15 20 0 0 5 0 1103
2013 236 823 12 16 0 0 11 0 1098
2014 229 759 11 17 0 0 7 0 1023
2015 200 810 10 11 0 0 3 0 1034
2016 170 837 9 13 1 0 0 0 1030
2017 165 868 7 11 1 0 1 0 1053
2018 151 797 11 12 2 0 2 0 975
2019 122 733 7 11 2 0 4 0 879
2020 126 678 8 11 1 0 7 0 831
2021 108 684 6 14 1 0 10 0 823
2022 88 687 5 16 0 0 16 0 812
2023 101 730 5 17 0 0 18 0 871
2024 87 717 4 19 0 0 15 0 842

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vicksburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1277 67.2 19.0 n/a
1991 1309 73.7 17.7 n/a
1992 1373 72.3 18.9 48.4
1993 1388 75.9 18.3 47.9
1994 1398 66.4 21.1 49.4
1995 1325 70.8 18.7 49.9
1996 1325 70.8 18.7 49.9
1997 1261 70.3 17.9 52.6
1998 1278 67.6 18.9 51.3
1999 1272 71.6 17.8 57.8
2000 1225 74.1 16.5 59.6
2001 1239 74.9 16.5 61.3
2002 1113 75.6 14.7 63
2003 1113 75.6 14.7 63
2004 1121 63.8 17.6 48.2
2005 1083 75.0 14.4 53.4
2006 1128 60.1 18.8 59.5
2007 1104 63.3 17.4 60
2008 1112 68.3 16.3 63.3
2009 1164 70.4 16.5 67.8
2010 1129 72.7 15.5 71.9
2011 1106 69.3 15.9 74.3
2012 1103 75.1 14.6 76.4
2013 1098 74.4 14.7 77.3
2014 1023 73.4 13.9 78.1
2015 1034 67.0 15.4 79.8
2016 1030 67.0 15.3 84
2017 1053 63.4 16.6 99.7
2018 975 62.6 15.5 100
2019 879 64.1 13.7 100
2020 831 52.9 15.6 100
2021 823 51.1 16.0 100
2022 812 57.1 14.2 100
2023 871 56.2 15.4 99.9
2024 842 57.9 14.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vicksburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1277 67.2 19.0 n/a
1991 1309 73.7 17.7 n/a
1992 1373 72.3 18.9 48.4
1993 1388 75.9 18.3 47.9
1994 1398 66.4 21.1 49.4
1995 1325 70.8 18.7 49.9
1996 1325 70.8 18.7 49.9
1997 1261 70.3 17.9 52.6
1998 1278 67.6 18.9 51.3
1999 1272 71.6 17.8 57.8
2000 1225 74.1 16.5 59.6
2001 1239 74.9 16.5 61.3
2002 1113 75.6 14.7 63
2003 1113 75.6 14.7 63
2004 1121 63.8 17.6 48.2
2005 1083 75.0 14.4 53.4
2006 1128 60.1 18.8 59.5
2007 1104 63.3 17.4 60
2008 1112 68.3 16.3 63.3
2009 1164 70.4 16.5 67.8
2010 1129 72.7 15.5 71.9
2011 1106 69.3 15.9 74.3
2012 1103 75.1 14.6 76.4
2013 1098 74.4 14.7 77.3
2014 1023 73.4 13.9 78.1
2015 1034 67.0 15.4 79.8
2016 1030 67.0 15.3 84
2017 1053 63.4 16.6 99.7
2018 975 62.6 15.5 100
2019 879 64.1 13.7 100
2020 831 52.9 15.6 100
2021 823 51.1 16.0 100
2022 812 57.1 14.2 100
2023 871 56.2 15.4 99.9
2024 842 57.9 14.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vicksburg High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,936
2018 $11,378
2019 $11,452
2020 $11,807
2021 $12,457
2022 $14,141

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vicksburg High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 206th of 233 High schoolsRanks 167th of 226 High schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Vicksburg High School)13.746.5
 32.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Vicksburg Warren School District)30.457
 26.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Vicksburg High School)2539.2
 14.2%
   End of Course English II (Vicksburg Warren School District)28.139
 10.9%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Vicksburg High School)29.746.3
 16.6%
   End of Course Biology (Vicksburg Warren School District)43.149.2
 6.1%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Vicksburg High School)2262.9
 40.9%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Vicksburg Warren School District)31.159.8
 28.7%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students879871
 0.9%
African American733730
 0.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic1117
 54.5%
Pacific Islander00
White122101
 17.2%
Two or More Races418
 350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.9%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vicksburg High School

Students at Vicksburg High School are 85% African American, 10% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Vicksburg High School ranks in the bottom 3.5% of Mississippi high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 842 students attended Vicksburg High School.

Vicksburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dana Road Elementary
Elementary : South Park Elementary School
Elementary : Vicksburg Intermediate
Elementary : Warrenton Elementary School
Middle : Vicksburg Junior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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