For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,057 students in Coahoma County 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 Coahoma County School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
1,057 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Coahoma County 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 80-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1,008 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
96%
47%
# White Students
34 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
3%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
60
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
88
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
10
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,151 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,762 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,151
$12,094
Spending / Student
$17,762
$11,965
Best Coahoma County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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
Grades: K-6
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Jonestown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 Matagorda Road, P O Box 26
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 358-4496
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 358-4496
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Friars Point Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 South Street, P.o. Box 600
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 383-2477
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 383-2477
Grades: K-6
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
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
Grades: 7-12
| 551 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coahoma County School District?
Coahoma County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,057 students.
What is the rank of Coahoma County School District?
Coahoma County School District is ranked #109 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 Coahoma County School District?
96% of Coahoma County School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coahoma County School District?
Coahoma County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Coahoma County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,762 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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