Coahoma County Junior-Senior High School is a public junior and senior high school within the city limits of Clarksdale, Mississippi. It is a part of the Coahoma County School District.
Serving 552 students in grades 7-12, Coahoma County Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School's student population of 552 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coahoma County Jr/sr High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#655 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
96%
47%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coahoma County Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School is ranked #655 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Coahoma County Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Coahoma County Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coahoma County Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Coahoma County Jr/sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Coahoma County Jr/sr High School?
552 students attend Coahoma County Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Coahoma County Jr/sr High School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coahoma County Jr/sr High School?
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coahoma County Jr/sr High School offer ?
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coahoma County Jr/sr High School part of?
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School is part of Coahoma County School District.
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