Summary:
ZIP code 39180 is served by two public high schools — Warren Central High and Vicksburg High School — both part of the Vicksburg Warren School District, serving grades 9 through 12 and enrolling roughly 1,930 students combined, with both schools reporting 100% free/reduced-price lunch eligibility.
Warren Central High is the stronger overall performer, ranking 151st in Mississippi (33rd percentile) and posting a 93.5% graduation rate, a 37.9% chronic absenteeism rate, and a 54.7% Algebra I proficiency rate. Vicksburg High School, meanwhile, has made a remarkable turnaround, climbing from the bottom 4% of state rankings in 2023–2024 to the 28th percentile in 2025–2026. Vicksburg High also surpassed Warren Central in Biology (63.3% vs. 58.6%) and English II (39.7% vs. 37.5%) in 2025–2026, despite Warren Central holding the higher overall ranking and a slightly better graduation rate (93.5% vs. 92.3%).
Both schools face serious challenges, particularly chronic absenteeism — Warren Central at 37.9% and Vicksburg High at 53.5%, well above the state average of 23.9%. Algebra I remains the biggest academic weakness, with both schools below the state proficiency rate of 66.0%. However, both schools exceed the state graduation rate despite high poverty, and their Biology proficiency is near or above the state average. Parents should consider Warren Central for its consistency and stronger math results, while Vicksburg High shows rapid improvement and notable science strength, making both schools viable options depending on a student's needs.
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