For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,108 students in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,108 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
2,031 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
96%
47%
# White Students
39 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
2%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
150
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
184
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
168
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
202
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
160
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
36
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,577 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,434 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,577
$12,094
Spending / Student
$12,434
$11,965
Best Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1749 Chestnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8550
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8550
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Clarksdale High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Wildcat Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8530
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8530
Grades: 10-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
871 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Grades: PK-4
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 West Second Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8560
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8560
Grades: 5-6
| 288 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Heidelberg School Math & Science
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Maple Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Grades: PK-4
| 219 students
Rank: #77.
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Washington Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8570
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8570
Grades: 9
| 171 students
Rank: #88.
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1806 Sunflower
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
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
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8580
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District?
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,108 students.
What is the rank of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District?
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District is ranked #131 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District?
96% of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District?
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,434 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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