Top 10 Best Clarksdale Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,615 students in Clarksdale, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 490 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Clarksdale, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Clarksdale, MS are Lyon Elementary School, Jonestown Elementary School and Friars Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarksdale, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Clarksdale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Clarksdale, MS Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyon Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Roberson Road, P O Box 82
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-8544
Grades: K-6
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Jonestown Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Matagorda Road, P O Box 26
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 358-4496
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Friars Point Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 South Street, P.o. Box 600
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 383-2477
Grades: K-6
| 174 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School
Math: 11% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1535 Lee Drive, P O Box 820
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7378
Grades: 7-12
| 551 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
Math: 11% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1749 Chestnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8550
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Clarksdale High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Wildcat Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8530
Grades: 10-12
| 464 students
Rank: #77.
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
871 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Grades: PK-4
| 212 students
Rank: #88.
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy
Math: 4% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 West Second Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8560
Grades: 5-6
| 288 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Clarksdale Collegiate
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1012 W 2nd Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 351-0106
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Heidelberg School Math & Science
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Maple Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Grades: PK-4
| 219 students
Rank: #1212.
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1806 Sunflower
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Grades: PK-4
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carl Keen Voc
Vocational School
1050 Walnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8580
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ
Math: 10-14%
301 Washington Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8570
Grades: 9
| 171 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clarksdale, Mississippi

Clarksdale, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1535 Lee Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7371
Grades: 7-8
| 314 students
3240 Friars Point Road
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 621-4129
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
700 5th Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8590
Grades: PK-4
| 211 students
Po Box 1088
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8596
Grades: K-3
| 267 students
3105 Bobo-sherard Road, P O Bo
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4629
Grades: K-6
| 125 students
135 Washington Avenue, Po Box
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8595
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Clarksdale, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Clarksdale, MS include Lyon Elementary School, Jonestown Elementary School and Friars Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clarksdale, MS?
14 public schools are located in Clarksdale, MS.
What percentage of students in Clarksdale, MS go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Clarksdale, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksdale, MS?
Clarksdale, MS public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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