Callaway

Callaway High School, located in Jackson, Mississippi, is one of the capital city’s most respected athletic programs and has built a strong tradition of success across multiple sports. Known as the Chargers, the school competes in the Mississippi High School Activities Association and has achieved sustained success in football, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, soccer, tennis, golf, and cross country. Callaway is particularly renowned for football, where the Chargers have captured state championships and consistently fielded teams capable of deep postseason runs. The school has also enjoyed significant success in boys basketball and track and field, producing numerous Division I athletes, state champions, and professional players. Supported by passionate community backing, a proud athletic tradition, and a culture emphasizing discipline, resilience, and competitive excellence, Callaway regularly contends for district, regional, and state honors. The Chargers’ athletic success has established them as one of central Mississippi’s premier public-school programs.