For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,398 students in Yalobusha County, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Yalobusha County, MS are Water Valley High School, Davidson Elementary 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Yalobusha County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Yalobusha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Water Valley High School
(Math: 51% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Goode Street
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-1110
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
Coffeeville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Davis Street
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-2721
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-2721
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Rank: #44.
Coffeeville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16900 Okahoma Street
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-8904
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-8904
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yalobusha County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Yalobusha County, MS include Water Valley High School, Davidson Elementary School and Coffeeville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yalobusha County?
4 public schools are located in Yalobusha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yalobusha County?
Yalobusha County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Yalobusha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yalobusha County include: Water Valley High School vs. Coffeeville High School, Water Valley High School vs. Davidson Elementary School
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