Serving 444 students in grades 5-12, Bruce High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruce High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bruce High School's student population of 444 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Today For A Better Tomorrow
School Rankings
Bruce High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruce High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
31%
47%
White
60%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce High School's ranking?
Bruce High School is ranked #423 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bruce High School often compared to?
Bruce High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calhoun City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bruce High School?
The graduation rate of Bruce High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bruce High School?
444 students attend Bruce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bruce High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce High School?
Bruce High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bruce High School offer ?
Bruce High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bruce High School part of?
Bruce High School is part of Calhoun Co School District.
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