VARDAMAN HIGH SCHOOL

274 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Vardaman High School, located at 106 W.B. Gregg in Vardaman, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Calhoun County School District. As a small-town school, it functions as the heart of the local community, providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities for students in the surrounding area. The school is known for its deep roots in the region and its commitment to fostering student growth through a traditional K-12 educational framework, often emphasizing close-knit relationships between faculty, students, and local families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Vardaman High School is frequently recognized for its strong emphasis on community spirit and athletic programs. Like many schools in rural Mississippi, it plays a vital role in the town’s social fabric, hosting events that bring residents together. The school focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce, while maintaining an environment that reflects the values and character of the Vardaman community.

274

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VARDAMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	103
Black	29
Two or More	9

White
133 (48.5%)
Hispanic
103 (37.6%)
Black
29 (10.6%)
Two or More
9 (3.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Calhoun County School District
Phone:	(662)682-7574
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7 55

Grade 8 41

Grade 9 43

Grade 10 47

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 41

Ungraded 2