Top 3 Best Coahoma County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,186 students in Coahoma County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Coahoma County, MS are Coahoma County Jr/sr High School, Clarksdale High School and Carl Keen Voc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coahoma County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Coahoma County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Coahoma County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarksdale High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Coahoma County Public High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School
Math: 11% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1535 Lee Drive, P O Box 820
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7378
Grades: 7-12
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Clarksdale High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Wildcat Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8530
Grades: 10-12
| 464 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carl Keen Voc
Vocational School
1050 Walnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8580
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ
Math: 10-14%
301 Washington Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8570
Grades: 9
| 171 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Coahoma County, MS

Coahoma County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1535 Lee Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7371
Grades: 7-8
| 314 students
3240 Friars Point Road
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 621-4129
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
700 5th Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8590
Grades: PK-4
| 211 students
Po Box 1088
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8596
Grades: K-3
| 267 students
3105 Bobo-sherard Road, P O Bo
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4629
Grades: K-6
| 125 students
135 Washington Avenue, Po Box
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8595
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Coahoma County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Coahoma County, MS include Coahoma County Jr/sr High School, Clarksdale High School and Carl Keen Voc.
How many public high schools are located in Coahoma County, MS?
4 public high schools are located in Coahoma County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Coahoma County, MS?
Coahoma County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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