Clarkdale High School

7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301
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Top 20%
Serving 419 students in grades 7-12, Clarkdale High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clarkdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Clarkdale High School's student population of 419 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
419 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Clarkdale High School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarkdale High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#149 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
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66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarkdale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarkdale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clarkdale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
5%
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Black
10%
47%
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White
85%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Clarkdale High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Clarkdale High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clarkdale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
64%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clarkdale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarkdale High School's ranking?
Clarkdale High School is ranked #149 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Clarkdale High School often compared to?
Clarkdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeast Lauderdale High School, West Lauderdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarkdale High School?
The graduation rate of Clarkdale High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Clarkdale High School?
419 students attend Clarkdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Clarkdale High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarkdale High School?
Clarkdale High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clarkdale High School offer ?
Clarkdale High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Clarkdale High School part of?
Clarkdale High School is part of Lauderdale Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 419 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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