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Velma Jackson High School

2000 Loring Road, Camden, MS 39045, United States
+1 (662) 468-2531
http://www.madison-schools.com
4.7
Overall Rating

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Velma Jackson High School Overview

About This School

Velma Jackson High School is a public high school in Camden, Mississippi, serving 224 students in grades 9-13th Grade. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 45% in ELA and 50% in math. The school maintains a 6:1 student-teacher ratio with 32 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $57,161. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 97% Black and 3% Two or More Races, and the school provides one counselor for every 224 students.

224
Total Students
9-13th Grade
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts44.5%
Mathematics49.5%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
9-13th Grade
County
Madison County
Students per Counselor
224:1

Velma Jackson High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

44.5%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 55%State Avg: 40%
49.5%
Mathematics
City Avg: 52%State Avg: 45%
N/A
Science

Class Information

6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 6:1
State Avg: 14.1:1
224
Students per Counselor

Velma Jackson High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
32

Average Teacher Salary

$57,161
City Avg: $57,161
State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio6:1
Students per Counselor224:1

Velma Jackson High School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.34%
Male
48.66%
Female
Total Enrollment: 224 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Black97.32%
Two or More Races2.68%
Native American0%

Velma Jackson High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Velma Jackson High School

Q: How many students attend Velma Jackson High School?

A: Velma Jackson High School has approximately 224 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Velma Jackson High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Velma Jackson High School is 6:1.

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Detailed Information about Velma Jackson High School

Velma Jackson High School is a public high school in Camden, Mississippi, serving 224 students in grades 9-13th Grade. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 45% in ELA and 50% in math. The school maintains a 6:1 student-teacher ratio with 32 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $57,161. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 97% Black and 3% Two or More Races, and the school provides one counselor for every 224 students.

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About Velma Jackson High School - Camden, MS

Quick Facts about Velma Jackson High School
School NameVelma Jackson High School
School Typepublic
Grade Levels9-13th Grade
Location2000 Loring Road, Camden, MS 39045, Camden, MS
CountyMadison County
Phone+1 (662) 468-2531
Total Students224
Student-Teacher Ratio6:1
Full-Time Teachers32
Rating4.7/10
ELA Proficiency44.5%
Math Proficiency49.5%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Velma Jackson High School

How many students attend Velma Jackson High School?

Velma Jackson High School has approximately 224 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Velma Jackson High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Velma Jackson High School is 6:1.

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