Velma Jackson High School in Camden, Mississippi on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Velma Jackson High School is a rural public school in Camden, Mississippi that is part of Madison County Schools. It serves 213 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 7.3:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

213 Students

29 Teachers

2000 Loring Rd

Camden, MS 39045 View local requests

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Velma Jackson High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Velma Jackson High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

100%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Velma Jackson High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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