COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi — 4 schools

988
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$15,635
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 4 public schools serving 988 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Mississippi. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 837 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Coahoma County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,635 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 34.0% local, 35.6% state, and 30.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $59,546 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 72/100, ranked #20 of 146 in Mississippi against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 233.1:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 33.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.2% African American, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% White across the district's schools.

Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School accounts for 41.2% of all COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 2.6× across entities

COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 133 students (lowest) to 345 students (highest), a spread of 212 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 100.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 233:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 33.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

30.4%
Federal
35.6%
State
34.0%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
20 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Coahoma County county, where this district is located.

$730
Studio/mo
$748
1 BR/mo
$842
2 BR/mo
$1,177
3 BR/mo
$1,380
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$59,546
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 68.2%
Multiracial 28.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
233.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
33.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School
345
Lyon Elementary School
224
Jonestown Elementary School
135
Friars Point Elementary School
133

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 4 schools, including 1 other, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 988 students.

How much does COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $15,635 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #20 in Mississippi.

What is the average teacher salary in COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is $59,546 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Coahoma County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 68.2% African American, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% White, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #20 out of 146 districts in Mississippi. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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