For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,188 students in Clarksdale, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Clarksdale, MS are Clarksdale High School, Coahoma County Jr/sr High School and Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarksdale, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Clarksdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Clarksdale, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarksdale High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clarksdale, MS (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.
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Lee Drive, P O Box 820
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7378
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7378
Grades: 7-12
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
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: 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
Clarksdale, Mississippi 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1535 Lee Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7371
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7371
Grades: 7-8
| 314 students
3240 Friars Point Road
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 621-4129
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 621-4129
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Heidelberg School Math & Science (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
801 Maple Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Grades: PK-4
| 198 students
700 5th Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8590
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8590
Grades: PK-4
| 211 students
Po Box 1088
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8596
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8596
Grades: K-3
| 267 students
3105 Bobo-sherard Road, P O Bo
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4629
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4629
Grades: K-6
| 125 students
Thomas Shaw School Of Excellance (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
135 Washington Avenue, Po Box
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8595
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8595
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clarksdale, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Clarksdale, MS include Clarksdale High School, Coahoma County Jr/sr High School and Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ.
How many public high schools are located in Clarksdale?
4 public high schools are located in Clarksdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksdale?
Clarksdale public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Clarksdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clarksdale include: Clarksdale High School vs. Carl Keen Vocational
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