Coahoma County School District


Summary:

The Coahoma County School District in Mississippi operates 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 junior/senior high school. The district faces systemic challenges, as it is ranked 108 out of 130 districts in the state and rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the elementary schools, Lyon Elementary School stands out as the highest performer, with test scores exceeding the district and state averages in several subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Jonestown Elementary School and Friars Point Elementary School lag behind, though Jonestown does have some bright spots, such as strong 5th-grade math and science scores. The district's lone junior/senior high school, Coahoma County Junior/Senior High School, has a respectable 89.4% four-year graduation rate.

Across the district, there are areas of concern that need to be addressed, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 23.9% to 24.9% and consistently low test scores compared to state averages. Additionally, all schools in the district have 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, the data suggests that addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors and developing targeted strategies to improve academic achievement could be crucial for supporting student success in the Coahoma County School District.

District Detail

 1555 Lee Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614

 (662) 624-5448

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 1,009

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
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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