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Coahoma County School District

1555 Lee Drive, P. O. Box 820
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Coahoma County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 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 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), 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
1,038 Schools
# Students
1,098 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
33,789 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 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#110 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
52%
30%
42%
40%
55%
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (MS)
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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jonestown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Matagorda Road, P O Box 26
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 358-4496
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Roberson Road, P O Box 82
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-8544
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1535 Lee Drive, P O Box 820
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7378
Gr: 7-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Friars Point Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
350 South Street, P.o. Box 600
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 383-2477
Gr: K-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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 #114 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,098 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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