Enrollment
172
Middle
DISTRICT 202 · STATE 452
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 280111001017
Coahoma County Jr High School
3105 Bobo Sherard Road, CLARKSDALE, MS 38614 · (662) 627-7371 · Coahoma County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL172 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
165 students
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 80%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 87 | 51% |
| Grade 8 | 85 | 49% |
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Coahoma County Jr High School→Coahoma County High School
Based on grade levels within Coahoma County School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coahoma County Jr High School this school | 172 | 95.9% | N/A |
| Oakhurst Intermediate School CLARKSDALE | 197 | 96.4% | 33.4% |
| Kemper County Middle School DEKALB | 191 | 100.0% | 28.2% |
| South Delta Middle School ANGUILLA | 138 | 100.0% | 33.1% |
| Charleston Middle School CHARLESTON | 208 | 98.6% | 28.1% |
| Bay Springs Middle School BAY SPRINGS | 181 | 96.7% | 44.8% |
Matched among Mississippi middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Coahoma County Jr High School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 172 | #174 of 186 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 95.9% | #86 of 184 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Coahoma County Jr High School
The public middle-grades school Coahoma County Jr High School is located in CLARKSDALE, Mississippi. It enrolls 172 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are 7 through 8. That puts enrollment 62% below the 452-student average for middle schools in Mississippi.
Coahoma County School District is the district for Coahoma County Jr High School. It has 5 schools and 1,009 students.
About 65% of the student body at Coahoma County Jr High School is Black. Other students are 32% multiracial and 2% White. By comparison, Coahoma County residents are about 74% Black. A diversity index of 47% means there is a 47% chance two randomly chosen students at Coahoma County Jr High School are from different groups.
The school lists 12 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The average for middle schools in Mississippi is about 13.7:1. A total of 165 students, or 96%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is in line with the 98% average for public schools in Coahoma County.
American Community Survey estimates for Coahoma County show that the median household earns about $37,461 a year, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 31%. Across Coahoma County, 15 public schools serve about 3,518 students.
Measured in a straight line, Coahoma County High School is about 5.4 miles from Coahoma County Jr High School. The ten-mile area around Coahoma County Jr High School holds at least 8 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put Coahoma County Jr High School in rural territory some distance from an urban area (Rural: Distant).
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Coahoma County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,540
Census ACS
Median income
$37,461
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
31%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
3,518 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Coahoma County School District
- Coahoma County High SchoolHigh · 345 students
- Lyon ElementaryElementary · 224 students
- Jonestown ElementaryElementary · 135 students
- Friars Point ElementaryElementary · 133 students
Other schools in CLARKSDALE
- Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter SchoolElementary · 652 students
- Clarksdale High SchoolHigh · 473 students
- Coahoma County High SchoolHigh · 345 students
- George H. Oliver Visual/Performing Arts Magnet SchoolElementary · 299 students
- W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International StudiesMiddle · 269 students
- Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet SchoolElementary · 266 students
Nearby schools
- Coahoma County High School5.4 mi · 345
- Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School5.7 mi · 266
- Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School5.7 mi · 652
- Clarksdale High School6.4 mi · 473
- J.W. Stampley 9th Grade Academy6.6 mi · 106
- Oakhurst Intermediate School6.9 mi · 197
Frequently asked questions
About Coahoma County Jr High SchoolHow many students attend Coahoma County Jr High School?
Coahoma County Jr High School enrolls approximately 172 students in grades 07-08.
Is Coahoma County Jr High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Coahoma County Jr High School is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
How many teachers does Coahoma County Jr High School have?
Coahoma County Jr High School employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Coahoma County Jr High School?
Student demographics at Coahoma County Jr High School are roughly 2% White, 1% Hispanic, 65% Black, 32% Two or more.
Who oversees Coahoma County Jr High School?
Coahoma County Jr High School is overseen by Coahoma County School District in Coahoma County.
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