Best Schools in Coahoma County, MS
Coahoma County, MS has 20 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 5,282 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in Coahoma County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Coahoma County, MS
The top high schools in Coahoma County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Bolivar Cons School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 354 Students
2. West Tallahatchie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Tallahatchie School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 260 Students
3. Coahoma County Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coahoma County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
4. Clarksdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 466 Students
Best Middle Schools in Coahoma County, MS
The top middle schools in Coahoma County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tunica Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tunica County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 357 Students
2. Quitman County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quitman Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 272 Students
3. Oakhurst Intermediate Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 306 Students
4. W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 283 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Coahoma County, MS
The top elementary schools in Coahoma County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coahoma County School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 209 Students
2. Friars Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coahoma County School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 145 Students
3. Jonestown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coahoma County School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 118 Students
4. Clarksdale Collegiate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksdale Collegiate District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 511 Students
5. Presbyterian Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Presbyterian Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 139 Students
6. St Elizabeth Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Elizabeth Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
7. Kirkpatrick Health /wellness
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 251 Students
8. Heidelberg School Math & Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 198 Students
9. Booker T Washington Intern. Studies
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 183 Students
10. Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 241 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Coahoma County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Coahoma County, MS has a total population of 21,390 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Coahoma County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Coahoma County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Coahoma County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Coahoma County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Coahoma County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Coahoma County, MS
How many schools are in Coahoma County, MS?
Coahoma County, MS has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 5,282 students in total.
How do schools in Coahoma County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Coahoma County score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in Coahoma County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Coahoma County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Coahoma County
4 places in Coahoma County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Clarksdale (9)
- Friars Point (1)
- Jonestown (1)
- Lyon (1)
School districts (2)
- Clarksdale Municipal School Dist (8 schools)
- Coahoma County School District (4 schools)