- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksdale, MS
Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280111000139
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Clarksdale · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Clarksdale, MS.
School address
District: Coahoma County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280111000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School grew from 516 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 280111000139 · Clarksdale, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 9.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyon Elementary School (224 students)
Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School grew from 516 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School
345 students
- Lyon Elementar
Lyon Elementary School
224 students
- Jonestown Elem 135
Jonestown Elementary School
135 students
- Friars Point E 133
Friars Point Elementary School
133 students
What this shows Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School compares
Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,320
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.4%
Two or More 20.9%
White 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Coahoma County School District reports $16,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jonestown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Friars Point Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School?
Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksdale, MS. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School is 9.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School?
100.0% of students at Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School is African American at 75.4% of enrollment, in Clarksdale, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School?
Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School rank among schools in Clarksdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Clarksdale, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clarksdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Coahoma County School District?
Besides Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School, Coahoma County School District also operates Lyon Elementary School (224 students), Jonestown Elementary School (135 students), and Friars Point Elementary School (133 students). See the Coahoma County School District district page for the complete list.