Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District
School District · Clarksdale, Mississippi
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,773
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,773
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Clarksdale Municipal School Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ
Clarksdale · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clarksdale High School
Clarksdale · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy
Clarksdale · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#135 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.4
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,773
+$2,161 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,889 students
Typical than Mississippi median
The short answer
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist ranks #135 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Clarksdale Municipal School Dist's schools with real test data average 3.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ (6.4/10), Clarksdale High School (4.7/10), and Oakhurst Intermediate Academy (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Clarksdale Municipal School Dist schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Clarksdale High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Oakhurst Intermediate Academy | 4.2 / 10 |
| 4 | W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy | 4.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Kirkpatrick Health /wellness | 3.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Booker T Washington Intern. Studies | 2.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts | 2.0 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clarksdale Municipal School Dist
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist is a Clarksdale, Mississippi school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 1,889 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $14,773 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.9/10, Clarksdale Municipal School Dist has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Clarksdale Municipal School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 23.9% and ELA proficiency of 22.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist with test data.
Schools in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Clarksdale
- Total Enrollment
- 1,889
- Teachers (FTE)
- 133
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?
The average composite rating for Clarksdale Municipal School Dist is 3.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist spends $14,773 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is the highest-rated school in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?
Across schools in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clarksdale Municipal School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist has an average school rating of 3.9/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 22.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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