Serving 473 students in grades 10-12, Clarksdale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarksdale High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Clarksdale, MS, encompassing approximately 13.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 4.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarksdale High School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student. Every need.
School Rankings
Clarksdale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarksdale High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#714 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
66%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
32%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarksdale High School's ranking?
Clarksdale High School is ranked #714 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Clarksdale High School often compared to?
Clarksdale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School, Carl Keen Vocational by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarksdale High School?
The graduation rate of Clarksdale High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Clarksdale High School?
473 students attend Clarksdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Clarksdale High School students are Black, 32% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarksdale High School?
Clarksdale High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarksdale High School offer ?
Clarksdale High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarksdale High School part of?
Clarksdale High School is part of Clarksdale Municipal School District.
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