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#407 of 863 schools in MS
Top 47% in state
Clarkdale High School
High School · Lauderdale Co School Dist · Meridian, MS
A Lauderdale Co School Dist high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7000 Highway 145, Meridian, MS 39301
- Math 75% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs MS 43% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clarkdale High School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clarkdale High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,701
Median home value
$105,800
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Lauderdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 610 | Compare → |
| Southeast Lauderdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 376 | Compare → |
| West Lauderdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 551 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lauderdale Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,039NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarkdale High School is listed in LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarkdale High School
Clarkdale High School is a public high school in Meridian, MS, part of Lauderdale Co School Dist, serving approximately 410 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #407 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarkdale High School
What grades does Clarkdale High School serve?
Clarkdale High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Clarkdale High School?
Clarkdale High School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkdale High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarkdale High School rank in MS?
Clarkdale High School ranks #407 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Clarkdale High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarkdale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clarkdale High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarkdale High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clarkdale High School a charter school?
No, Clarkdale High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarkdale High School a Title I school?
No, Clarkdale High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarkdale High School?
35.1% of students at Clarkdale High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (601) 693-4463
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39301)
- 21,184
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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