For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,889 students in Clarksdale Municipal School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
九游体育s in Clarksdale Municipal School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
1,889 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Clarksdale Municipal School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
1,835 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
97%
47%
# White Students
23 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
1%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
138
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
161
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
182
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
134
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
46
7,677
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,920 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,876 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,920
$12,205
Spending / Student
$13,876
$12,074
Best Clarksdale Municipal School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarksdale High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Wildcat Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8530
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8530
Grades: 10-12
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Grades: PK-4
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
871 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Grades: PK-4
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1749 Chestnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8550
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8550
Grades: 7-8
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 158 students
Rank: #66.
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1806 Sunflower
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Grades: PK-4
| 207 students
Rank: #77.
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
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
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carl Keen Vocational
Vocational School
1050 Walnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8580
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8580
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarksdale Municipal School District?
Clarksdale Municipal School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,889 students.
What is the rank of Clarksdale Municipal School District?
Clarksdale Municipal School District is ranked #140 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksdale Municipal School District?
97% of Clarksdale Municipal School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarksdale Municipal School District?
Clarksdale Municipal School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Clarksdale Municipal School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,876 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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