Total enrollment
1,364
-248 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
Yalobusha County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Yalobusha County hosts 4 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 1,364 Mississippi students across 2 elementary and 2 high.
7-year change in Yalobusha County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,364
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,151
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
80.7%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
2
856 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
508 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Water Valley School District
997 students · 2 districts in Yalobusha County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Yalobusha 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+
15.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.9% under 18
Test scores in Yalobusha County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Coffeeville High School· 60.0%
- Coffeeville Elementary School· 48.3%
- Water Valley High School· 37.0%
- Davidson Elementary School· 33.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Elementary School | Water Valley | Elementary | PK-06 | 599 | · |
| Water Valley High School | Water Valley | High | 07-12 | 398 | · |
| Coffeeville Elementary School | Coffeeville | Elementary | PK-08 | 257 | · |
| Coffeeville High School | Coffeeville | High | 09-12 | 110 | · |
Cities in Yalobusha County
About Yalobusha County
Across the sparse Mississippi county of Yalobusha County of about 12,419 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,364 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $49,151, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Yalobusha County spans 2 elementary schools (856 students), and 2 high schools (508).
Water Valley School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 997 students across Yalobusha County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 15%: 1,612 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,364 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Yalobusha County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data