Best 38916 Mississippi Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 614 students in 38916, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 132 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 38916, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38916, MS are Calhoun City Elementary School and Calhoun City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38916 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38916, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 38916, MS Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
506 East Seamans, Po Drawer H
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5111
Gr: PK-4 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun City High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 North Beadle
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-6240
Gr: 5-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Co Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
302 North Madison
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1143
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 38916, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 38916, MS include Calhoun City Elementary School and Calhoun City High School.
How many public schools are located in 38916?
3 public schools are located in 38916.
What percentage of students in 38916 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 38916 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38916?
38916 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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