Serving 139 students in grades 9-12, Coffeeville 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coffeeville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Coffeeville High School's student population of 139 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Coffeeville 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 Coffeeville High School is 0.19, 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
#673 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%

Black
90%
47%

White
7%
42%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coffeeville High School's ranking?
Coffeeville High School is ranked #673 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coffeeville High School?
The graduation rate of Coffeeville High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Coffeeville High School?
139 students attend Coffeeville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Coffeeville High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coffeeville High School?
Coffeeville High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coffeeville High School offer ?
Coffeeville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coffeeville High School part of?
Coffeeville High School is part of Coffeeville School District.
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