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Best Clarksdale Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,026 students in Clarksdale, MS (there are 3 private schools, serving 490 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Clarksdale, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clarksdale, MS are Coahoma County High School, Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School and Clarksdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarksdale, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Clarksdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Clarksdale, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coahoma County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1535 Lee Drive, P O Box 820
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-4516
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1012 W 2nd Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 351-0106
Gr: K-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clarksdale High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Wildcat Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8530
Gr: 10-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Gr: PK-4 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
George H. Oliver Visual/performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
871 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Gr: PK-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1806 Sunflower
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Gr: PK-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1749 Chestnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8550
Gr: 7-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Oakhurst Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 West Second Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8560
Gr: 5-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Carl Keen Vocational
Vocational School
1050 Walnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8580
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Coahoma County Jr High School
3105 Bobo Sherard Road, P O Bo
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7371
Gr: 7-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
J.w. Stampley 9th Grade Academy
301 Washington Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8570
Gr: 9 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Clarksdale, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Clarksdale, MS include Coahoma County High School, Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School and Clarksdale High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarksdale?
11 public schools are located in Clarksdale.
What percentage of students in Clarksdale go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Clarksdale are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksdale?
Clarksdale public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clarksdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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