Velma Jackson High School, MS
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12Ungraded Offered
2000 Loring Road, Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
How Velma Jackson High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score62
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Velma Jackson High School
292Students
100%Low-Income Students
28Teachers
10 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49% | 48% |
| Male | 48% | 51% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 23% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 25% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 25% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 27% | 16% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 99% | 49% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 1% | 44% | 54% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Velma Jackson High School
42%Math Proficiency
37%Reading Proficiency
40%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 41% | 50% |
| Male | 37% | 35% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 40% | 37% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 40% | 29% | 38% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 37% | 33% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 50% | 23% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Velma Jackson High School
87%Overall Rate
87%Low-Income
-Limited English
50%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87% | 76% | 69% |
Location Map
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