Claiborne Co School District

404 Market Street
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Claiborne Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,156 students in Claiborne Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Claiborne Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
1,156 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Claiborne Co School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#111 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
52%
26%
42%
43%
55%
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
% Black
99%
47%
% White
n/a
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,188 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,980 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,188
$12,205
Spending / Student
$14,980
$12,074

Best Claiborne Co School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Gibson High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
159 Old Highway 18 #1
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
A. W. Watson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
880 Anthony St.
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Port Gibson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
161 Ramsey Drive
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4251
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Claiborne County Voc Complex
Vocational School
161 Old Hwy 18 #1
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-3800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Claiborne Co School District?
Claiborne Co School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,156 students.
What is the rank of Claiborne Co School District?
Claiborne Co School District is ranked #111 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne Co School District?
99% of Claiborne Co School District students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Claiborne Co School District?
Claiborne Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Claiborne Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,980 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,156 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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