Claiborne County Schools & Education
Claiborne County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,346
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#32
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Claiborne County
Measured School Summary
Claiborne County faces educational challenges with a school score of 28/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,346 per pupil, Claiborne County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Claiborne County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
4 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
28/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #32 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,346
$392 above the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Claiborne County has 4 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Claiborne County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Claiborne County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#32
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
CLAIBORNE CO SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
1,188 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CLAIBORNE CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Claiborne County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Claiborne County, Mississippi
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Consolidated Schooling in Claiborne County
Claiborne County operates a lean educational system consisting of four public schools. Total enrollment stands at 1,188 students, distributed across one elementary, one middle, and two high schools. All schools operate within a single county-wide district.
A Single District for All Students
The Claiborne County School District manages every public campus and student in the county. There are zero charter schools present, ensuring a traditional public school experience for all 1,188 enrollees. This centralized management ensures that resources are distributed across the primary and secondary levels.
A Rural Learning Environment
All four schools in Claiborne County are located in rural locales, providing a consistent environment for students. A.W. Watson Elementary is the largest campus with 533 students, significantly larger than Port Gibson Middle’s 280 students. With an average size of 396 students, the schools remain small enough for personalized attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Claiborne County
Reported Enrollment
1,188
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Claiborne County
CLAIBORNE CO SCHOOL DIST
4 Public Schools in Claiborne County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. W. WATSON ELEMENTARY | Record | CLAIBORNE CO SCHOOL DIST | PORT GIBSON, 39150Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 533 |
| PORT GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CLAIBORNE CO SCHOOL DIST | PORT GIBSON, 39150Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 375 |
| PORT GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | CLAIBORNE CO SCHOOL DIST | PORT GIBSON, 39150Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 280 |
| CLAIBORNE COUNTY VOC COMPLEX | Record | CLAIBORNE CO SCHOOL DIST | PORT GIBSON, 39150Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
A. W. WATSON ELEMENTARY
CLAIBORNE CO SCHOOL DIST
PORT GIBSON, 39150 / Rural: Remote
PORT GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL
CLAIBORNE CO SCHOOL DIST
PORT GIBSON, 39150 / Rural: Remote
PORT GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
CLAIBORNE CO SCHOOL DIST
PORT GIBSON, 39150 / Rural: Remote
CLAIBORNE COUNTY VOC COMPLEX
CLAIBORNE CO SCHOOL DIST
PORT GIBSON, 39150 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,346
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Claiborne County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Claiborne County, Mississippi?
Claiborne County operates a lean educational system consisting of four public schools. Total enrollment stands at 1,188 students, distributed across one elementary, one middle, and two high schools. All schools operate within a single county-wide district.
What are the major school districts in Claiborne County, Mississippi?
The Claiborne County School District manages every public campus and student in the county. There are zero charter schools present, ensuring a traditional public school experience for all 1,188 enrollees. This centralized management ensures that resources are distributed across the primary and secondary levels.
What is the school experience like in Claiborne County?
All four schools in Claiborne County are located in rural locales, providing a consistent environment for students. A.W. Watson Elementary is the largest campus with 533 students, significantly larger than Port Gibson Middle’s 280 students. With an average size of 396 students, the schools remain small enough for personalized attention.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.