Velma Jackson High School

Madison County Schools
2000 Loring Road
Camden, MS 39045
224 Students
High School 9th - 13
School Overview
Velma Jackson High School, located on Loring Road in Camden, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution for the students of Madison County. As a key part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their student body.

Beyond its academic mission, Velma Jackson High School is well-regarded for its role in fostering school spirit and community engagement. The school’s athletic programs and extracurricular activities are significant sources of pride for the Camden area, often serving as a gathering point for local residents. By balancing a commitment to standard scholastic achievement with a focus on student enrichment and community identity, Velma Jackson High School remains a vital pillar of the Madison County School District.
224
Total Students
32.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    218 (97.3%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Madison County Schools
Phone: (662)468-2531
Website: http://www.madison-schools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 13
Total Students: 224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 191
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 13 4
Grade 9 53
Grade 10 71
Grade 11 40
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio