Public schools in Vicksburg, MS
14 open public schools with an address in Vicksburg, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,243
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Vicksburg public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Vicksburg, MS: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,243 students, an average of 446 per school. The largest campus is Warren Central High (1,145 students), and the largest elementary school is Beechwood Elementary (550).
Every listed school belongs to Vicksburg Warren School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Vicksburg
Elementary schools in Vicksburg
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Elementary Vicksburg Warren School District | PK–06 | 550 | 16.7:1 | |
| Bovina Elementary Vicksburg Warren School District | PK–06 | 340 | 15.3:1 | |
| Bowmar Avenue Vicksburg Warren School District | KG–06 | 324 | 14.7:1 | |
| Dana Road Elementary Vicksburg Warren School District | PK–03 | 403 | 17.3:1 | |
| Sherman Avenue Elementary Vicksburg Warren School District | PK–03 | 360 | 17.1:1 | |
| South Park Elementary Vicksburg Warren School District | PK–06 | 351 | 15.7:1 | |
| Vicksburg Intermediate Vicksburg Warren School District | 03–06 | 387 | 15.6:1 | |
| Warren Central Intermediate Vicksburg Warren School District | 03–06 | 353 | 14.1:1 | |
| Warrenton Elementary Vicksburg Warren School District | PK–06 | 311 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Vicksburg
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicksburg Junior High Vicksburg Warren School District | 07–08 | 409 | 10.7:1 | |
| Warren Central Junior High Vicksburg Warren School District | 07–08 | 525 | 12.2:1 |
High schools in Vicksburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds Community Vicksburg Center Vicksburg Warren School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Vicksburg High School Vicksburg Warren School District | 09–13 | 785 | 13.2:1 | |
| Warren Central High Vicksburg Warren School District | 09–13 | 1,145 | 14.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.4%
- Hispanic1.8%
- Black64.4%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Vicksburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,243 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Vicksburg
How many public schools are in Vicksburg, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Vicksburg: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 6,243 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Vicksburg?
All listed public schools with an address in Vicksburg belong to Vicksburg Warren School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Vicksburg?
Warren Central High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Vicksburg, with 1,145 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Vicksburg?
No school with an address in Vicksburg is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Vicksburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Vicksburg public schools is 14.8:1, higher than the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Vicksburg guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Mississippi cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities