For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 635 students in Yalobusha County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Yalobusha County, MS are Water Valley High School and Coffeeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yalobusha County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Yalobusha County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Yalobusha County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Water Valley High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Markette Street
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-2468
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-2468
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Coffeeville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 Davis Street
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-2721
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-2721
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Yalobusha County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Yalobusha County, MS include Water Valley High School and Coffeeville Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Yalobusha County?
2 public middle schools are located in Yalobusha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yalobusha County?
Yalobusha County public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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