At a glance
Reported students
345
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi high enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
172
Coahoma County High School: 345 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 550
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Coahoma County High School
Coahoma County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Clarksdale. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Coahoma County School District. NCES reports 345 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (75.4%) and multiracial (20.9%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Coahoma County High School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic0.9%
- Black75.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial20.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Coahoma County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lyon Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
224 reported students
Coahoma County Jr High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
172 reported students
Jonestown Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
135 reported students
Friars Point Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
133 reported students
Public schools near Coahoma County High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School Other · Charter · Clarksdale Collegiate | KG–09 | 652 | 0.8 mi |
| Kirkpatrick Health & Wellness Magnet School Elementary · Clarksdale Municipal School District | PK–04 | 266 | 0.8 mi |
| Clarksdale High School High · Clarksdale Municipal School District | 10–13 | 473 | 1.7 mi |
| Carl Keen Voc High · Clarksdale Municipal School District | 08–12 | 0 | 1.8 mi |
| Oakhurst Intermediate School Middle · Clarksdale Municipal School District | 05–06 | 197 | 1.8 mi |
| J.W. Stampley 9th Grade Academy Other · Clarksdale Municipal School District | 09–09 | 106 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Coahoma County High School
What grades does Coahoma County High School serve?
Coahoma County High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Coahoma County School District.
How many students attend Coahoma County High School?
Coahoma County High School reported 345 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 291 Mississippi high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 550 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Coahoma County High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 345 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Coahoma County High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Coahoma County High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Coahoma County School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Coahoma County High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Coahoma County High School in?
Coahoma County High School is part of Coahoma County School District, based in Clarksdale, MS, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Coahoma County High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School (0.8 mi), Kirkpatrick Health & Wellness Magnet School (0.8 mi), Clarksdale High School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.