Velma Jackson High School

Velma Jackson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2000 Loring Rd,  Camden, MS
Madison County School District
4.1
5.0
202 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carey Kirkland
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
480
Verbal
530
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

5
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
240:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
Black
99.5%
Hispanic
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Southern Mississippi 83 Students
Alcorn State University 79 Students
Mississippi State University 74 Students
Jackson State University 73 Students
Hinds Community College 68 Students
Holmes Community College 64 Students
University of Mississippi 55 Students
Tougaloo College 28 Students
Mississippi Valley State University 26 Students
Louisiana State University 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 39 Students
Business 16 Students
Biology 16 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Agriculture 10 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 6 Students
Chemistry 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 20 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/28/2018
I like that Velma Jackson High School is a small school. In the future I would like to see more opportunities for students to see the world as Velma Jackson is located in a rural area.
4.0 Alum
7/12/2018
Velma Jackson High School is a relatively small school. If I were to change anything about it, I would probably add more programs and increase the diversity of the school. Overall, I enjoyed my time there and it really helps prepare students for college.
5.0 Senior
5/20/2018
My experience at Velma Jackson High School was amazing. I have learned at lot in the past four years and I've really in enjoyed my time there. I experienced the softball team, dance team, JROTC, and many other organizations throughout my high school career. I wouldn't change anything about Velma Jackson.
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GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 student
2/23/2010
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