Coahoma County Junior-Senior High School is a public junior and senior high school within the city limits of Clarksdale, Mississippi. It is a part of the Coahoma County School District.
Serving 345 students in grades 9-12, Coahoma County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coahoma County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Coahoma County High School's student population of 345 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coahoma County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coahoma County High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
75%
45%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coahoma County High School's ranking?
Coahoma County High School is ranked #646 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Coahoma County High School often compared to?
Coahoma County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coahoma County High School?
The graduation rate of Coahoma County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Coahoma County High School?
345 students attend Coahoma County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Coahoma County High School students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coahoma County High School?
Coahoma County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coahoma County High School offer ?
Coahoma County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Coahoma County High School part of?
Coahoma County High School is part of Coahoma County School District.
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