For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 539 students in Yalobusha County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Yalobusha County, MS are Water Valley High School and Coffeeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yalobusha County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Yalobusha County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Yalobusha County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Water Valley High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Yalobusha County (2026)
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 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
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 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Yalobusha County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Yalobusha County, MS include Water Valley High School and Coffeeville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yalobusha County?
2 public high schools are located in Yalobusha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yalobusha County?
Yalobusha County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Yalobusha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Yalobusha County include: Water Valley High School vs. Coffeeville High School
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