Temple High School (Mississippi)

Rosa A. Temple High School
Location
Vicksburg

Mississippi

United States
Information
TypePublic
Established1959
Closed1971
Grades9–12
MascotBuccaneers

Rosa A. Temple High School was a high school in Vicksburg, Mississippi for black students. The school operated from 1959 until its closure in 1971 in the wake of desegregation of public schools. Its teams won state championships in football and baseball. Vicksburg High School was whites only. Temple High School became Vicksburg Junior High School. It is at 1533 Rosa Temple Drive.

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