For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,233 students in Claiborne Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Claiborne Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
1,233 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Claiborne Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1,216 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
99%
47%
# White Students
4 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
n/a
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
91
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
43
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,239 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,045 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,239
$12,094
Spending / Student
$14,045
$11,965
Best Claiborne Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Gibson High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
159 Old Highway 18 #1
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4190
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Port Gibson Middle School
Math: 9% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ramsey Drive
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4251
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4251
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
A. W. Watson Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
880 Anthony St.
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: n/an/a
Claiborne County Voc Complex
Vocational School
161 Old Hwy 18 #1
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-3800
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Claiborne Co School Dist School District?
Claiborne Co School Dist School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,233 students.
What is the rank of Claiborne Co School Dist School District?
Claiborne Co School Dist School District is ranked #129 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne Co School Dist School District?
99% of Claiborne Co School Dist School District students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Claiborne Co School Dist School District?
Claiborne Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Claiborne Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,045 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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