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Coahoma County 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 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,009 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 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
1,009 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Coahoma County 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 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.2%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
70%
45%
% White
2%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
27%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,015 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,607 is higher than the state median of $12,276. 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
$19,015
$12,408
Spending / Student
$18,607
$12,276
Best Coahoma County School District Public Schools (2026)
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
Jonestown, MS 38639
(662) 358-4491
Jonestown, MS 38639
(662) 358-4491
Gr: K-6 | 135 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
Lyon, MS 38645
(662) 624-8544
Lyon, MS 38645
(662) 624-8544
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Coahoma County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Lee Drive, P O Box 820
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-4516
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-4516
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Friars Point Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 South Street, P.o. Box 600
Friars Point, MS 38631
(662) 383-0066
Friars Point, MS 38631
(662) 383-0066
Gr: K-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
3105 Bobo Sherard Road, P O Bo
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7371
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7371
Gr: 7-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coahoma County School District?
Coahoma County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,009 students.
What is the rank of Coahoma County School District?
Coahoma County School District is ranked #116 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 Coahoma County School District?
70% of Coahoma County School District students are Black, 27% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Coahoma County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,607 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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