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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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 988 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 97% 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
1,046 Schools
# Students
988 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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
0.10
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
937 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
95%
47%
# White Students
32 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
3%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
49
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
87
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
72
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
63
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
20
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,419 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,002 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,419
$12,143
Spending / Student
$19,002
$12,013
Best Coahoma County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyon Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Jonestown Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 118 students
Rank: #33.
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School
Magnet 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
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Friars Point Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coahoma County School District?
Coahoma County School District manages 4 public schools serving 988 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coahoma County School District?
95% of Coahoma County School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coahoma County School District?
Coahoma County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Coahoma County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,002 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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