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Vicksburg High School

High School · Vicksburg Warren School Dist · Vicksburg, MS

A Vicksburg Warren School Dist high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3701 DRUMMOND STREET, Vicksburg, MS 39180

  • Math 31% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.2% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.2% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-35.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$13,723
Chronic Absenteeism50.6%

Students at Vicksburg High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
2%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
11%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Vicksburg 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,458/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vicksburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,658

Median home value

$144,900

Median rent

$917/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

70.4%

Poverty rate

20.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39180; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
6 boys'·8 girls'·34 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Agape Montessori Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–122.2 mi80Compare →
St Aloysius High School-vicksburg Catholic SchooPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–122.2 mi444Compare →
Porters Chapel AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–122.4 mi196Compare →
Warren Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.39–124.0 mi1,168Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Vicksburg Warren School Dist

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#9 of 14
District spending per student
$13,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Vicksburg High School is listed in VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vicksburg High School

Vicksburg High School is a public high school in Vicksburg, MS, part of Vicksburg Warren School Dist, serving approximately 842 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #620 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vicksburg High School

What grades does Vicksburg High School serve?

Vicksburg High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Vicksburg High School?

Vicksburg High School has an enrollment of approximately 842 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vicksburg High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vicksburg High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vicksburg High School rank in MS?

Vicksburg High School ranks #620 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Vicksburg High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vicksburg High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Vicksburg High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vicksburg High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Vicksburg High School a charter school?

No, Vicksburg High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vicksburg High School a Title I school?

No, Vicksburg High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vicksburg High School?

100.0% of students at Vicksburg 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
842
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Warren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.6%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 39180)
29,311
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
40.5
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 39180; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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