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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 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,098 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 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), 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 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
1,098 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
33,811 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 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
96%
47%
% White
2%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,474 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,098 is higher than the state median of $12,074. 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
$17,474
$12,205
Spending / Student
$17,098
$12,074
Best Coahoma County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Jonestown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
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
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Friars Point Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coahoma County School District?
Coahoma County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,098 students.
What is the rank of Coahoma County School District?
Coahoma County School District is ranked #109 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coahoma County School District?
96% of Coahoma County School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
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 equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Coahoma County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,098 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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