Claiborne County Public Schools


Summary:

The Claiborne County School District in Mississippi operates three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. Based on the available data, the schools in this district are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across a range of key metrics.

None of the three schools - A.W. Watson Elementary, Port Gibson Middle School, and Port Gibson High School - appear to be standout performers. All three schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% to 24.9%, and consistently score well below the state average on standardized tests. The schools' four-year graduation rates are also slightly below the state average.

Poverty appears to be a significant challenge for the district, as all three schools have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high level of economic disadvantage likely contributes to the schools' struggles. Addressing the needs of these economically disadvantaged students should be a top priority for the district. Overall, the Claiborne County School District faces significant hurdles in improving the performance of its schools and better serving its students.

District Detail

 404 Market Street
Port Gibson, MS 39150

 (601) 437-4232

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,135

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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