For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,398 students in Yalobusha County, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Yalobusha County, MS are Water Valley High School, Davidson Elementary School and Coffeeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yalobusha County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Yalobusha County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Yalobusha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Water Valley High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Markette Street
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-2468
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-2468
Gr: 7-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Goode Street
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-1110
Water Valley, MS 38965
(662) 473-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Coffeeville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 Davis Street
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-2721
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-2721
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Coffeeville High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16900 Okahoma Street
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-8904
Coffeeville, MS 38922
(662) 675-8904
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yalobusha County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Yalobusha County, MS include Water Valley High School, Davidson Elementary School and Coffeeville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yalobusha County?
4 public schools are located in Yalobusha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yalobusha County?
Yalobusha County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Yalobusha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yalobusha County include: Coffeeville High School vs. Water Valley High School, Water Valley High School vs. Coffeeville High School, Water Valley High School vs. Davidson Elementary School
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