For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 539 students in Yalobusha County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Yalobusha County, MS are Water Valley High School and Coffeeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yalobusha County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Yalobusha County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Yalobusha County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coffeeville High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High 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.
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 high schools in Yalobusha County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Yalobusha County, MS include Water Valley High School and Coffeeville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yalobusha County?
2 public high schools are located in Yalobusha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yalobusha County?
Yalobusha County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Yalobusha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Yalobusha County include: Water Valley High School vs. Coffeeville High School
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