VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL
VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Madison County Schools school district, located in CAMDEN, MS with about 305 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL, located on Loring Road in Camden, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution for the students of Madison County. As a key part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their student body.
Beyond its academic mission, VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL is well-regarded for its role in fostering school spirit and community engagement. The school’s athletic programs and extracurricular activities are significant sources of pride for the Camden area, often serving as a gathering point for local residents. By balancing a commitment to standard scholastic achievement with a focus on student enrichment and community identity, VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL remains a vital pillar of the Madison County School District.
For more information, contact VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 468-2531 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
P. O. BOX 129
CAMDEN, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531
VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CAMDEN, MS with about 305 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Madison County Schools
- Total Students:
- 305
- Teachers:
- 28.82
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 305 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 99.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- White
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.