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Friars Point Elementary

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Friars Point Elementary ranks 275 th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

275^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 27% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Friars Point Elementary serves 133 students in grades K-6 in the small town of Friars Point, Mississippi, as part of the Coahoma County School District. Nearly all students (98.5%) come from economically disadvantaged households, and the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 12.2. Recent years show a clear turnaround: the school climbed from 355th in the state rankings in 2023–24 to 275th in 2025–26 (27th percentile, 1 star). Among same-district peers, it now sits between Jonestown Elementary (ranked 253) and Lyon Elementary (ranked 299), outperforming Lyon in the most recent year.

Academically, the school shows a distinct pattern: upper-elementary math and science are genuine strengths, while early-grade reading and math lag well behind. In 2025–26, 5th grade science proficiency reached 68.1%, close to the state average of 71.5% and far ahead of Lyon Elementary (48.5%). Fourth grade math (55.6%) and 5th grade math (54.5%) also topped district and state averages. However, 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency was just 6.3% compared to the state's 48.5%, and 3rd grade math was 12.5% versus 48.8% statewide. Because each grade has only 15–25 students, scores can swing dramatically from year to year, so single-year results should be viewed cautiously.

The clearest differentiator among nearby schools is chronic absenteeism. Friars Point's rate of 30.0% in 2023–24 is well above the state average (23.9%) and nearly double the rate at Lyon Elementary (16.7%) and Jonestown Elementary (17.6%)—even though all three serve similarly high-poverty families. This makes attendance a school-specific issue worth addressing, and reducing it could be one of the most impactful steps for improving early-grade outcomes. The school's low student-teacher ratio is an asset that could help, especially if paired with stronger early literacy efforts and consistent attendance. If Friars Point can build on its upper-grade momentum while tackling these challenges, the recent upward trend has room to continue.

133

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,950

Per pupil spending ?

98.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

350 South Street
Friars Point, MS 38631

(662) 383-2477

District: Coahoma County School District

Students who attend Friars Point Elementary usually attend:

High:

Coahoma County High School

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

63.9%

African American:

30.8%

Hispanic:

4.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 31st percentile in 2016 → 27th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (38% vs 53% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 24 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg38%

Mississippi avg53%

275^th of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 27%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 31% (2016) to bottom 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Coahoma County School District

115^th of 134Coahoma County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	30.1	275 of 377	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	28.0	285 of 383	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	12.5	355 of 390	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	11.5	355 of 377	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	13.0	349 of 382	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	16.5	322 of 381	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.3	316 of 397	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.9	286 of 404	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	32.9	284 of 406	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	30.8	271 of 394	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	47.6	194 of 402	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	19.3	347 of 394	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	37.6	270 of 408	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	20.6	368 of 414	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	13.0	402 of 418	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	18.0	363 of 403	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	9.0	383 of 392	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	19.5	339 of 394	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science68%-3 vs state

Mathematics41%-9 vs state

English Language Arts27%-24 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, August 8, 2013

FES is a wonderful school for any child to attend. There is no idle time at FES. There is always something for the kids to do. The staff there is concern about the kids education. Love those BRAVES!!!!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)				MAAP Mathematics (2026)				MAAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Friars Point Elementary	Public	K-6	350 South Street	Friars Point	38631	Coahoma County	Coahoma County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 383-2477	133	11	12.2	98.5%	1 (0.8%)	41 (30.8%)	6 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (63.9%)	30.1	275^th of 377 public elementary schools	27.1%		28	285^th of 383 public elementary schools	25.6%	10	6.3	22.2	40.9	31.6	12.5	55.6	54.5	36.8	68.1	$19,950
Jonestown Elementary	Public	K-6	330 Matagorda Road	Jonestown	38639	Coahoma County	Coahoma County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 358-4491	135	12	10.8	98.5%	0 (0.0%)	121 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (10.4%)	34.2	253^rd of 377 public elementary schools	32.9%		22.6	315^th of 383 public elementary schools	17.8%	62	31.8	40.9	20.0	18.1	45.5	45.5	13.3	68.2	73.3	$16,044
Kirkpatrick Health & Wellness Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	1101 Smith Street	Clarksdale	38614	Coahoma County	Clarksdale Municipal School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 627-8588	266	15	18.1	96.2%	2 (0.8%)	230 (86.5%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (9.4%)	16.9	327^th of 377 public elementary schools	13.3%					(n/a)	24.0	24.4			24.0	42.2				$14,023
George H. Oliver Visual/Performing Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	871 Ritchie Avenue	Clarksdale	38614	Coahoma County	Clarksdale Municipal School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 627-8605	299	16	19.2	98.0%	4 (1.3%)	253 (84.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (13.4%)	9.3	362^nd of 377 public elementary schools	4.0%					(n/a)	13.2	14.7			15.1	38.2				$14,221
Lyon Elementary	Public	K-6	2020 Roberson Road	Lyon	38645	Coahoma County	Coahoma County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 624-8544	224	15	15.1	96.4%	3 (1.3%)	172 (76.8%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (20.1%)	25.1	299^th of 377 public elementary schools	20.7%		35.3	258^th of 383 public elementary schools	32.6%	41	17.2	44.1	33.3	34.2	41.4	52.9	33.3	28.9	48.5	$14,021
Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	1806 Sunflower	Clarksdale	38614	Coahoma County	Clarksdale Municipal School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 627-8567	247	12	20.1	98.8%	3 (1.2%)	202 (81.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (15.8%)	11.9	346^th of 377 public elementary schools	8.2%		7.3	370^th of 383 public elementary schools	3.4%	24	17.3	27.6			15.4	41.3				$14,701

Frequently Asked Questions about Friars Point Elementary

Is Friars Point Elementary a good school?

Friars Point Elementary ranks 275^th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Friars Point Elementary attend?

Students who attend Friars Point Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Coahoma County High School

What district is Friars Point Elementary in?

Coahoma County School District

What is the racial makeup of Friars Point Elementary?

Students at Friars Point Elementary are 64% Two or more races, 31% African American, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend Friars Point Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 133 students attended Friars Point Elementary.

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