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#427 of 863 schools in MS
Top 49% in state
Velma Jackson High School
High School · Madison Co School Dist · Camden, MS
A Madison Co School Dist high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2000 Loring Road P.O. Box 129, Camden, MS 39045
- Math 69% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Velma Jackson High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Velma Jackson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low172/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,075
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
91.5%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,389 | Compare → |
| Madison Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 10–12 | Not available | 1,254 | Compare → |
| Ridgeland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,000 | Compare → |
| Rosa Scott SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9 | Not available | 415 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madison Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #12 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Velma Jackson High School is listed in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Velma Jackson High School
Velma Jackson High School is a public high school in Camden, MS, part of Madison Co School Dist, serving approximately 213 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Velma Jackson High School
What grades does Velma Jackson High School serve?
Velma Jackson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Velma Jackson High School?
Velma Jackson High School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Velma Jackson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Velma Jackson High School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Velma Jackson High School rank in MS?
Velma Jackson High School ranks #427 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Velma Jackson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Velma Jackson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Velma Jackson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Velma Jackson High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Velma Jackson High School a charter school?
No, Velma Jackson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Velma Jackson High School a Title I school?
No, Velma Jackson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Velma Jackson High School?
94.8% of students at Velma Jackson High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (662) 468-2531
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39045)
- 1,108
- Area median age
- 44.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39045; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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