Below Average
#704 of 863 schools in MS
Clarksdale High School
High School · Clarksdale Municipal School Dist · Clarksdale, MS
A Clarksdale Municipal School Dist high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1088, Clarksdale, MS 38614
- Math 21% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clarksdale High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (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 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clarksdale 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low154/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,273
Median home value
$91,000
Median rent
$762/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
36.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coahoma County Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–12 | 1.7 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Lee AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 7–12 | 1.9 mi | 162 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,773NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 52.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarksdale High School is listed in CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarksdale High School
Clarksdale High School is a public high school in Clarksdale, MS, part of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist, serving approximately 478 students in grades 10th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #704 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarksdale High School
What grades does Clarksdale High School serve?
Clarksdale High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Clarksdale High School?
Clarksdale High School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarksdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarksdale High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarksdale High School rank in MS?
Clarksdale High School ranks #704 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Clarksdale High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarksdale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Clarksdale High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarksdale High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clarksdale High School a charter school?
No, Clarksdale High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarksdale High School a Title I school?
No, Clarksdale High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarksdale High School?
100.0% of students at Clarksdale 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Coahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (662) 627-8530
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38614)
- 16,384
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 38614; 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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