Total enrollment
3,518
-45 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Coahoma County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Of the 15 public K-12 schools in Coahoma County, the largest district by enrollment is Clarksdale Municipal School District (1,857 students). Total county enrollment runs around 3,518. That works out to 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Coahoma County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Coahoma County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 33.4% | #69 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,518 | #38 of 73 | #1,677 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #18 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #70 of 73 | #2,162 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 98.0% | #22 of 73 | #150 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.3% | #58 of 70 | #1,540 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Coahoma County school rankings
Residents
20,540
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
4 districts
Enrollment
3,518
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$37,461
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.0%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
7
1,956 students
Middle
3
638 students
High
4
924 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Clarksdale Municipal School District
1,857 students · 4 districts in Coahoma County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Coahoma County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.9%
civilian labor
Median age
36
27.0% under 18
Test scores in Coahoma County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School | Clarksdale | Elementary | KG-08 | 652 | · |
| Clarksdale High School | Clarksdale | High | 10-12 | 473 | · |
| Coahoma County High School | Clarksdale | High | 09-12 | 345 | · |
| George H. Oliver Visual/Performing Arts Magnet School | Clarksdale | Elementary | PK-04 | 299 | · |
| W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies | Clarksdale | Middle | 07-08 | 269 | · |
| Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School | Clarksdale | Elementary | PK-04 | 266 | · |
| Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School | Clarksdale | Elementary | PK-04 | 247 | · |
| Lyon Elementary | Lyon | Elementary | KG-06 | 224 | · |
| Oakhurst Intermediate School | Clarksdale | Middle | 05-06 | 197 | · |
| Coahoma County Jr High School | Clarksdale | Middle | 07-08 | 172 | · |
| Jonestown Elementary | Jonestown | Elementary | KG-06 | 135 | · |
| Friars Point Elementary | Friars Point | Elementary | KG-06 | 133 | · |
| J.W. Stampley 9th Grade Academy | Clarksdale | High | 09-09 | 106 | · |
| CARL KEEN VOC | Clarksdale | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
| HEIDELBERG SCHOOL MATH & SCIENCE | Clarksdale | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Coahoma County
About Coahoma County
Coahoma County is a low-population Mississippi county of about 20,540 residents, home to 15 public schools and roughly 3,518 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $37,461 a year, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 31% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 25% noticeably below the Mississippi median.
In terms of grade levels, Coahoma County is made up of 7 elementary schools (1,956 students), 3 middle schools (638), 4 high schools (924), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Coahoma County is Clarksdale Municipal School District, which alone enrolls about 1,857 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 3,563 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,518 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Coahoma County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data