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VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
16
Schools
6,862
Students
$15,722
Per-Pupil Spend
+10% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
80.7%
Graduation Rate
-5.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 6,862 students across 16 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,722 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
VICKSBURG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08405
WARREN CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08598
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GROVE STREET ACADEMIES07–120
HINDS COMMUNITY VICKSBURG CENTER09–120
VICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL09–12871
WARREN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL09–121,159
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,722Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
41%
State
38.8%
Local (property tax)
41.0%
Federal
20.3%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (41%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
6,862
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.7%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.7%, graduation is 5.8 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST?
VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST has 16 public schools, serving a total of 6,862 students.
What is the graduation rate for VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 80.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST spends $15,722 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST?
No, VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST serve?
VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.