Yalobusha County Schools & Education
Yalobusha 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
82.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,924
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
14/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#68
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Yalobusha County
Measured School Summary
Yalobusha County faces educational challenges with a school score of 14/100 and a graduation rate of 82.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,924 per pupil, Yalobusha 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 4.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Yalobusha 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 2 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 #68 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
82.6%
4.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,924
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
4
2 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
Yalobusha County has 4 public schools across 2 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 Yalobusha 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
Yalobusha 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
#68
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.
WATER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
1,041 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
COFFEEVILLE SCHOOL DIST
Elementary and high visible
417 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
COFFEEVILLE SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Yalobusha County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Yalobusha County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Yalobusha 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.
Four Schools Shared Between Two Districts
Yalobusha County operates a compact system of four public schools serving 1,458 students. The infrastructure is split between two separate districts, providing two elementary and two high schools for the community.
Water Valley and Coffeeville Districts
The Water Valley School District is the larger of the two, serving 1,041 students, while Coffeeville School District serves 417. Both districts follow traditional public models, with 0% charter school participation in the county.
Balanced Rural and Town Settings
The county's four schools are evenly split with two in rural areas and two in town settings. Davidson Elementary is the largest school by far with 605 students, whereas Coffeeville High School is the smallest with 158 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Yalobusha County
Reported Enrollment
1,458
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Yalobusha County
WATER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
COFFEEVILLE SCHOOL DIST
4 Public Schools in Yalobusha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WATER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Water Valley, 38965Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 605 |
| WATER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | WATER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | Water Valley, 38965Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 436 |
| COFFEEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | COFFEEVILLE SCHOOL DIST | COFFEEVILLE, 38922Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 259 |
| COFFEEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | COFFEEVILLE SCHOOL DIST | COFFEEVILLE, 38922Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 158 |
DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WATER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Water Valley, 38965 / Town: Remote
WATER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
WATER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Water Valley, 38965 / Town: Remote
COFFEEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COFFEEVILLE SCHOOL DIST
COFFEEVILLE, 38922 / Rural: Remote
COFFEEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
COFFEEVILLE SCHOOL DIST
COFFEEVILLE, 38922 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,924
State avg $5,954
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Yalobusha County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which Mississippi counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in Mississippi?
How should I read the school score in Yalobusha County?
What is the graduation rate in Yalobusha County?
How much does Yalobusha County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Yalobusha County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Yalobusha County, Mississippi?
Yalobusha County operates a compact system of four public schools serving 1,458 students. The infrastructure is split between two separate districts, providing two elementary and two high schools for the community.
What are the major school districts in Yalobusha County, Mississippi?
The Water Valley School District is the larger of the two, serving 1,041 students, while Coffeeville School District serves 417. Both districts follow traditional public models, with 0% charter school participation in the county.
What is the school experience like in Yalobusha County?
The county's four schools are evenly split with two in rural areas and two in town settings. Davidson Elementary is the largest school by far with 605 students, whereas Coffeeville High School is the smallest with 158 students.
Counties with Similar School Profile
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.