Coahoma County Schools & Education
Coahoma County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
14/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,349
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
14/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#67
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Coahoma County
Measured School Summary
Coahoma County faces educational challenges with a school score of 14/100 and a graduation rate of 85.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,349 per pupil, Coahoma County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 47% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Coahoma 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
14 public schools and 3 districts 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
14/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #67 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
85.1%
2.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,349
$605 below the state average
School coverage
14
3 districts 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
Coahoma County has 14 public schools across 3 districts, 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 Coahoma 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.
Dominant-district county
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#67
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points below 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.
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
2,118 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
988 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT
Elementary school only in this slice
511 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Coahoma County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Coahoma County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Coahoma 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.
A High Number of School Choices
Coahoma County offers a diverse educational landscape with 14 public schools serving 3,617 students across three districts. The system includes eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. This provides more specialized school options than many surrounding rural counties.
Introducing Charter Options to Coahoma
Clarksdale Municipal is the largest district with 2,118 students, followed by the Coahoma County district with 988. Notably, Clarksdale Collegiate serves 511 students as a charter school, representing about 7% of total schools. This adds a unique choice for parents seeking an alternative to traditional districts.
A Mix of Town and Rural Schools
With ten schools in town and four in rural areas, the county offers varied environments for its students. While the average school size is a small 278, Coahoma County Jr/Sr High stands as the largest with 516 students. This smaller average size suggests a very personal and intimate learning atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Coahoma County
Reported Enrollment
3,617
14 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Coahoma County
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT
14 Public Schools in Coahoma 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COAHOMA COUNTY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | CLARKSDALE, 38614Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 516 |
| CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE | Record | CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT | CLARKSDALE, 38614Town: Remote | KG–6 | Charter | 511 |
| CLARKSDALE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | CLARKSDALE, 38614Town: Remote | 10–12 | High | 466 |
| OAKHURST INTERMEDIATE ACADEMY | Record | CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | CLARKSDALE, 38614Town: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 306 |
| W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY | Record | CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | CLARKSDALE, 38614Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 283 |
| KIRKPATRICK HEALTH /WELLNESS | Record | CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | CLARKSDALE, 38614Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 251 |
| GEO H OLIVER VISUAL/PERF. ARTS | Record | CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | CLARKSDALE, 38614Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 241 |
| LYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | CLARKSDALE, 38614Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 209 |
| HEIDELBERG SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE | Record | CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | CLARKSDALE, 38614Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 198 |
| JEROME W. STAMPLEY 9TH GRADE ACADEM | Record | CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | CLARKSDALE, 38614Town: Remote | 9 | Other | 190 |
| BOOKER T WASHINGTON INTERN. STUDIES | Record | CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | CLARKSDALE, 38614Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 183 |
| FRIARS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | CLARKSDALE, 38614Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 145 |
| JONESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | CLARKSDALE, 38614Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 118 |
| CARL KEEN VOC | Record | CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | CLARKSDALE, 38614Town: Remote | 7–12 | Vocational | 0 |
COAHOMA COUNTY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLARKSDALE, 38614 / Rural: Fringe
CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE
CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE DISTRICT
CLARKSDALE, 38614 / Town: Remote
CLARKSDALE HIGH SCHOOL
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
CLARKSDALE, 38614 / Town: Remote
OAKHURST INTERMEDIATE ACADEMY
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
CLARKSDALE, 38614 / Town: Remote
W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
CLARKSDALE, 38614 / Town: Remote
KIRKPATRICK HEALTH /WELLNESS
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
CLARKSDALE, 38614 / Town: Remote
GEO H OLIVER VISUAL/PERF. ARTS
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
CLARKSDALE, 38614 / Town: Remote
LYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLARKSDALE, 38614 / Rural: Fringe
HEIDELBERG SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
CLARKSDALE, 38614 / Town: Remote
JEROME W. STAMPLEY 9TH GRADE ACADEM
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
CLARKSDALE, 38614 / Town: Remote
BOOKER T WASHINGTON INTERN. STUDIES
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
CLARKSDALE, 38614 / Town: Remote
FRIARS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLARKSDALE, 38614 / Rural: Distant
JONESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLARKSDALE, 38614 / Rural: Distant
CARL KEEN VOC
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
CLARKSDALE, 38614 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,349
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Coahoma County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Coahoma County, Mississippi?
Coahoma County offers a diverse educational landscape with 14 public schools serving 3,617 students across three districts. The system includes eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. This provides more specialized school options than many surrounding rural counties.
What are the major school districts in Coahoma County, Mississippi?
Clarksdale Municipal is the largest district with 2,118 students, followed by the Coahoma County district with 988. Notably, Clarksdale Collegiate serves 511 students as a charter school, representing about 7% of total schools. This adds a unique choice for parents seeking an alternative to traditional districts.
What is the school experience like in Coahoma County?
With ten schools in town and four in rural areas, the county offers varied environments for its students. While the average school size is a small 278, Coahoma County Jr/Sr High stands as the largest with 516 students. This smaller average size suggests a very personal and intimate learning atmosphere.
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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.