For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,247 students in Clarke County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clarke County, MS are Enterprise Elementary School, Enterprise Middle School and Clarkdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clarke County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 Short Street
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7613
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7613
Grades: PK-4
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Enterprise Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Short Street
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7722
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7722
Grades: 5-8
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Clarkdale Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39031
(601) 693-4463
Meridian, MS 39031
(601) 693-4463
Grades: PK-6
| 483 students
Rank: #44.
Quitman Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Franklin Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6123
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6123
Grades: 3-5
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Quitman Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. Lynda Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6243
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6243
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
Quitman Alternative School
Alternative School
210 South Jackson Ave
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Mcarthur Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6156
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6156
Grades: PK-2
| 431 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clarke County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clarke County, MS include Enterprise Elementary School, Enterprise Middle School and Clarkdale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clarke County, MS?
7 public elementary schools are located in Clarke County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County, MS?
Clarke County, MS public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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