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Claiborne County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,135 students in Claiborne County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Claiborne County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
1,135 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Claiborne County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
84%
45%
% White
n/a
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,469 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,257 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,469
$12,408
Spending / Student
$15,257
$12,276
Best Claiborne County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Gibson High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
159 Old Highway 18 #1
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4190
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4190
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
A. W. Watson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 Anthony St.
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Port Gibson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ramsey Drive
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4251
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-4251
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Claiborne County Voc Complex
Vocational School
161 Old Hwy 18 #1
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-3800
Port Gibson, MS 39150
(601) 437-3800
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Claiborne County School District?
Claiborne County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,135 students.
What is the rank of Claiborne County School District?
Claiborne County School District is ranked #110 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne County School District?
84% of Claiborne County School District students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Claiborne County School District?
Claiborne County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Claiborne County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,257 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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