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6.4avg / 10

Coahoma County School District

School District · Clarksdale, Mississippi

Students: 1,098
Teachers (FTE): 89

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

4

3 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

1,098

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.3:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#72 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,320

+$3,708 vs Mississippi median

District size

1,098 students

Smaller than Mississippi median

The short answer

Coahoma County School District ranks #72 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Coahoma County School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jonestown Elementary School (8.2/10), Lyon Elementary School (6.3/10), and Coahoma County Jr/sr High School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Coahoma County School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Jonestown Elementary School8.2 / 10
2Lyon Elementary School6.3 / 10
3Coahoma County Jr/sr High School5.8 / 10
4Friars Point Elementary School5.4 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Coahoma County School District

Coahoma County School District is a Clarksdale, Mississippi school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,098 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. District-level spending was $16,320 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Coahoma County School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jonestown Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Coahoma County School District students show an average math proficiency of 31.2% and ELA proficiency of 27.3%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Coahoma County School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency31.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency27.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Coahoma County School District with test data.

District Details

State
Mississippi
City
Clarksdale
Total Enrollment
1,098
Teachers (FTE)
89
District spending per student
$16,320NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Coahoma County School District?

Coahoma County School District has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Coahoma County School District?

The average composite rating for Coahoma County School District is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Coahoma County School District?

Coahoma County School District's district-level spending was $16,320 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Coahoma County School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Coahoma County School District is 12.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Coahoma County School District?

Jonestown Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Coahoma County School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Coahoma County School District?

Across schools in Coahoma County School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Coahoma County School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Coahoma County School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
31.2%
ELA Proficiency
27.3%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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