For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,570 students in Coahoma County, MS (there are 4 private schools, serving 495 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Coahoma County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Coahoma County, MS are Jonestown Elementary School, Lyon Elementary School and Coahoma County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coahoma County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Coahoma County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Coahoma County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jonestown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 Matagorda Road, P O Box 26
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 358-4496
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 358-4496
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Roberson Road, P O Box 82
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-8544
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-8544
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Lee Drive, P O Box 820
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7378
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7378
Gr: 7-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Clarksdale Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1012 W 2nd Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 351-0106
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 351-0106
Gr: K-7 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Clarksdale High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Wildcat Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8530
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8530
Gr: 10-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Gr: PK-4 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Friars Point Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 South Street, P.o. Box 600
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 383-2477
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 383-2477
Gr: K-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
871 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Gr: PK-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1806 Sunflower
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Gr: PK-4 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1749 Chestnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8550
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8550
Gr: 7-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 West Second Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8560
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8560
Gr: 5-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Carl Keen Vocational
Vocational School
1050 Walnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8580
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8580
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
301 Washington Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8570
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8570
Gr: 9 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Coahoma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1535 Lee Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7371
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7371
Gr: 7-8 | 314 students Minority enrollment: 99%
3240 Friars Point Road
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 621-4129
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 621-4129
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Heidelberg School Math & Science (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
801 Maple Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Gr: PK-4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
700 5th Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8590
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8590
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Po Box 1088
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8596
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8596
Gr: K-3 | 267 students
3105 Bobo-sherard Road, P O Bo
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4629
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4629
Gr: K-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Thomas Shaw School Of Excellance (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
135 Washington Avenue, Po Box
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8595
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8595
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Coahoma County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Coahoma County, MS include Jonestown Elementary School, Lyon Elementary School and Coahoma County Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Coahoma County?
13 public schools are located in Coahoma County.
What percentage of students in Coahoma County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Coahoma County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Coahoma County?
Coahoma County public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Coahoma County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Coahoma County include: W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy vs. Coahoma County Jr/sr High School, Coahoma County Jr/sr High School vs. W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy, Clarksdale High School vs. Carl Keen Vocational
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