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Calhoun City Elementary

Q: Is Calhoun City Elementary a good school?

Calhoun City Elementary ranks 208 th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

208^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Calhoun City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Calhoun City, Mississippi, with 260 students. The school is part of the Calhoun County School District, which is ranked 60th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Calhoun City Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools over the past 10 years, typically receiving a 2-star rating.

One key issue at Calhoun City Elementary is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.6% to 23.9% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics have also consistently lagged behind the state and district averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 32.5% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 49.4% statewide. Additionally, Calhoun City Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 88.08% to 98.88% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Calhoun City Elementary to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Bruce Elementary, while still below the state average in many areas, generally outperforms Calhoun City Elementary in test scores and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate. On the other hand, Houston Upper Elementary, in a different district, stands out as a higher-performing school, with stronger test scores and a lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch. These comparisons highlight the challenges faced by Calhoun City Elementary and the potential for improvement through targeted interventions and support.

235

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,233

Per pupil spending ?

91.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

506 East Seamans
Calhoun City, MS 38916

(662) 628-5111

District: Calhoun County School District

Students who attend Calhoun City Elementary usually attend:

High:

Calhoun City High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.6%

White:

35.7%

Two or more races:

7.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 51st percentile in 2022 → 46th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (47% vs 53% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 51st-percentile peak (2022) to 46th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg54%

Mississippi avg53%

208^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Calhoun County School District

60^th of 130Calhoun County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	45.8	208 of 383	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.8	227 of 390	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.5	200 of 377	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.4	186 of 382	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.2	222 of 381	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.3	273 of 397	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.5	243 of 404	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.2	244 of 406	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.5	229 of 394	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	32.7	272 of 402	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	49.9	204 of 394	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	79.4	71 of 408	82.6%	★★★★☆
2012	76.0	85 of 414	79.5%	★★★★☆
2011	73.9	89 of 418	78.7%	★★★★☆
2010	66.4	130 of 403	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	39.4	256 of 392	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.8	196 of 394	50.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics51%-4 vs state

English Language Arts44%-7 vs state

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Schools Near Calhoun City Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)			MAAP Mathematics (2025)			MAAP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Calhoun City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	506 East Seamans	Calhoun City	38916	Calhoun County	Calhoun County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 628-5111	235	19	12.2	91.5%	84 (35.7%)	119 (50.6%)	14 (6.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.2%)	45.8	208^th of 383 public elementary schools	45.7%		42.8	227^th of 390 public elementary schools	41.8%	19	32.5	55.3		50.0	52.6			$16,233
Bruce Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	136 South Mcsweyn	Bruce	38915	Calhoun County	Calhoun County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 983-3373	316	24	13.1	74.1%	200 (63.3%)	86 (27.2%)	17 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)	62.1	150^th of 383 public elementary schools	60.8%		58.1	164^th of 390 public elementary schools	57.9%	14	50.0	60.3		44.0	66.6			$15,585
Houston Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	452 Pittsboro Street	Houston	38851	Chickasaw County	Chickasaw County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 456-2797	387	29	13.2	77.8%	169 (43.7%)	130 (33.6%)	35 (9.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (13.2%)	69.1	114^th of 383 public elementary schools	70.2%		66	136^th of 390 public elementary schools	65.1%	22	48.5	69.3	63.3	56.7	58.5	58.1	75.2	$9,448
Houston Lower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	123 Starkville Street	Houston	38851	Chickasaw County	Chickasaw County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 456-3323	472	32	14.8	79.9%	233 (49.4%)	181 (38.3%)	48 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)								(n/a)								$9,755

Frequently Asked Questions about Calhoun City Elementary

Is Calhoun City Elementary a good school?

Calhoun City Elementary ranks 208^th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Calhoun City Elementary?

Students at Calhoun City Elementary are 51% African American, 36% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Calhoun City Elementary in?

Calhoun County School District

What schools do graduates of Calhoun City Elementary attend?

Students who attend Calhoun City Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Calhoun City High School

How many students attend Calhoun City Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 235 students attended Calhoun City Elementary.

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