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Callaway High School

601 Beasley Rd
Jackson, MS 39206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 923 students in grades 9-12, Callaway High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 923 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Callaway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Callaway High School's student population of 923 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
923 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Callaway High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Callaway High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#372 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Callaway High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Callaway High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Callaway High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Callaway High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Callaway High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Callaway High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
95%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Callaway High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Callaway High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Callaway High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Callaway High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
84%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Callaway High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Callaway High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Callaway High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Callaway High School's ranking?
Callaway High School is ranked #372 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Callaway High School often compared to?
Callaway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jim Hill High School, Murrah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Callaway High School?
The graduation rate of Callaway High School is 84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Callaway High School?
923 students attend Callaway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Callaway High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Callaway High School?
Callaway High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Callaway High School offer ?
Callaway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Callaway High School part of?
Callaway High School is part of Jackson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 923 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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