Public schools in Clarksdale, MS
11 open public schools with an address in Clarksdale, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,026
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
1
5 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Clarksdale public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Clarksdale, MS: 3 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,026 students, an average of 275 per school. The largest campus is Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School (652 students), and the largest elementary school is George H. Oliver Visual/Performing Arts Magnet School (299).
Clarksdale Municipal School District operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Clarksdale campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 5 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 98% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Clarksdale
Elementary schools in Clarksdale
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T. Washington International Studies Magnet School Clarksdale Municipal School District · Magnet | PK–04 | 247 | 20.2:1 | |
| George H. Oliver Visual/Performing Arts Magnet School Clarksdale Municipal School District · Magnet | PK–04 | 299 | 19.3:1 | |
| Kirkpatrick Health & Wellness Magnet School Clarksdale Municipal School District · Magnet | PK–04 | 266 | 18.1:1 |
Middle schools in Clarksdale
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coahoma County Jr High School Coahoma County School District | 07–08 | 172 | 14.3:1 | |
| Oakhurst Intermediate School Clarksdale Municipal School District · Magnet | 05–06 | 197 | 16.1:1 | |
| W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies Clarksdale Municipal School District · Magnet | 07–08 | 269 | 23.6:1 |
High schools in Clarksdale
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Keen Voc Clarksdale Municipal School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Clarksdale High School Clarksdale Municipal School District | 10–13 | 473 | 17:1 | |
| Coahoma County High School Coahoma County School District | 09–12 | 345 | 13.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Clarksdale
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School Clarksdale Collegiate · Charter | KG–09 | 652 | 21.7:1 | |
| J.W. Stampley 9th Grade Academy Clarksdale Municipal School District | 09–09 | 106 | 6.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.3%
- Hispanic1.3%
- Black77%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial19.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Clarksdale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,026 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Clarksdale
How many public schools are in Clarksdale, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Clarksdale: 3 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 3,026 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Clarksdale?
Schools with an address in Clarksdale belong to 3 education agencies, led by Clarksdale Municipal School District (8 schools), Coahoma County School District (2 schools), Clarksdale Collegiate (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Clarksdale?
Clarksdale High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Clarksdale, with 473 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Clarksdale?
Yes. 1 of the 11 public schools in Clarksdale are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Clarksdale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Clarksdale public schools is 17.6:1, higher than the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Clarksdale guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Mississippi cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities