Bruce High School vs. Calhoun City High School
Should you attend Bruce High School or Calhoun City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bruce High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Calhoun City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 435 students in grades 5-12, Bruce High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 379 students in grades 5-12, Calhoun City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-12
5-12
Total Students
435 students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#606 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
59
45
Grade 6 Students
49
47
Grade 7 Students
57
47
Grade 8 Students
49
52
Grade 9 Students
72
31
Grade 10 Students
46
53
Grade 11 Students
51
64
Grade 12 Students
52
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
29%
53%
% White
61%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
13%