Summary:
Bruce, Mississippi is served by a single high school, Bruce High School, which enrolls 435 students in grades 5 through 12 and belongs to the Calhoun County School District, a district ranked 57th out of 134 districts in Mississippi.
As the only high school in the city, Bruce High School profiles as a school of notable contrasts. It posts a strong 93.7% graduation rate, beating both its district (89.4%) and the state (89.2%), and it benefits from a favorable 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. However, 67.82% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and chronic absenteeism stands at 25.5%, nearly 10 points above the district's 15.8% rate. The most concerning trend is a sharp ranking decline: the school fell from 89th of 232 schools (62nd percentile) in 2024-2025 to 144th of 224 schools (36th percentile) in 2025-2026.
Academically, the picture is mixed. The most dramatic finding is Algebra I proficiency collapsing from 73.8% to 42.0% in a single year, now far below the state's 66.0%. English II (43.4%) also trails the state, while Biology (63.0%) matches the statewide average. Middle school math shows a troubling pattern, with 8th-grade proficiency at just 31.6% versus a 19.8-point state gap, though 6th-grade math (60.4%) exceeds state averages. On the positive side, 8th-grade ELA jumped from 28.6% to 47.4% — well above the state's 40.9% — and science scores are consistently near or above state benchmarks. For parents, the key takeaway is that Bruce High School offers small classes and strong graduation outcomes, but recent declines in math and attendance are challenges that deserve close attention.
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