Vicksburg Junior High in Vicksburg, MS

At a glance

Reported students

409

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

38.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Mississippi middle enrollment

55th percentile

Compared with 176 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

367

Vicksburg Junior High: 409 reported students.

State peer staffing position

11th percentile

10.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 448
Teachers (FTE): 44
Student–teacher ratio: 10.2:1

What the reported data says about Vicksburg Junior High

Vicksburg Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Vicksburg. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Vicksburg Warren School District. NCES reports 409 students for 2024–25.

Among 176 middle schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 377 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, below the Mississippi median of 13.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (80.7%) and White (12.5%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Vicksburg Junior High

1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.6%
Students with disabilities: 14.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White12.5%
Hispanic2.2%
Black80.7%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Warren Central Junior High

Middle · Grades 07–08

525 reported students

Dana Road Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–03

403 reported students

Vicksburg Intermediate

Elementary · Grades 03–06

387 reported students

Redwood Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–06

367 reported students

Sherman Avenue Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–03

360 reported students

Warren Central Intermediate

Elementary · Grades 03–06

353 reported students

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Public schools near Vicksburg Junior High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Warren Central Junior High Middle · Vicksburg Warren School District	07–08	525	0.2 mi
Bowmar Avenue Elementary · Vicksburg Warren School District	KG–06	324	1.1 mi
Vicksburg High School High · Vicksburg Warren School District	09–13	785	1.8 mi
Hinds Community Vicksburg Center High · Vicksburg Warren School District	08–12	0	2.8 mi
Beechwood Elementary Elementary · Vicksburg Warren School District	PK–06	550	3 mi
Warren Central High High · Vicksburg Warren School District	09–13	1,145	3.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Vicksburg Junior High

What grades does Vicksburg Junior High serve?

Vicksburg Junior High reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Vicksburg Warren School District.

How many students attend Vicksburg Junior High?

Vicksburg Junior High reported 409 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 176 Mississippi middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 448 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Vicksburg Junior High?

The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 409 students and 38.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 13.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Vicksburg Junior High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Vicksburg Junior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vicksburg Warren School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Vicksburg Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Vicksburg Junior High in?

Vicksburg Junior High is part of Vicksburg Warren School District, based in Vicksburg, MS, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Vicksburg Junior High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Warren Central Junior High (0.2 mi), Bowmar Avenue (1.1 mi), Vicksburg High School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.