Calhoun Co School Dist School District
School District · Pittsboro, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,180
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,180
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Evaluating Calhoun Co School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Calhoun Co School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bruce High School
Bruce · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bruce Elementary School
Bruce · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Calhoun City High School
Calhoun City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#62 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,180
+$568 vs Mississippi median
District size
2,054 students
Typical than Mississippi median
The short answer
Calhoun Co School Dist ranks #62 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Calhoun Co School Dist's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bruce High School (7.4/10), Bruce Elementary School (7.3/10), and Calhoun City High School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +43.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Calhoun Co School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Calhoun Co School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruce High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Bruce Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Calhoun City High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Calhoun City Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Calhoun Co School Dist
Calhoun Co School Dist is a Pittsboro, Mississippi school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,054 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $13,180 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Calhoun Co School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bruce High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Calhoun Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 44.7% and ELA proficiency of 43.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Calhoun Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Calhoun Co School Dist with test data.
Schools in Calhoun Co School Dist
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Pittsboro
- Total Enrollment
- 2,054
- Teachers (FTE)
- 203
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Calhoun Co School Dist?
Calhoun Co School Dist has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Calhoun Co School Dist?
The average composite rating for Calhoun Co School Dist is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Calhoun Co School Dist?
Calhoun Co School Dist spends $13,180 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Calhoun Co School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Calhoun Co School Dist is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Calhoun Co School Dist?
Bruce High School is the highest-rated school in Calhoun Co School Dist with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Calhoun Co School Dist?
Across schools in Calhoun Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Calhoun Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Calhoun Co School Dist has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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