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Claiborne County Public Schools


At a glance
112thof 130 Mississippi districts▼ 3
Better than 13% of Mississippi districts
404 Market Street
Port Gibson, MS 39150
·(601) 437-4232·All Mississippi district rankings →
Statewide performance 2016–2025
2025: better than 13.8% of districts
4
Schools
1,135
Students
Top rankedPort Gibson High School167th of 232 Mississippi high schools
Biggest riser
Port Gibson Middle School up 26 spots statewide this year
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.

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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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