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Clarkdale High School

Public Grades 7-12

4^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 98% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Clarkdale High School is a public high school located in Meridian, Mississippi, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 410 students. The school is part of the Lauderdale County School District, which is ranked 21 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clarkdale High School consistently outperforms the Lauderdale County School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Clarkdale High School had significantly higher proficiency rates in MAAP/English Language Arts for 8th grade, MAAP/Mathematics for 8th grade, and MAAP/English II for End of Course compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Clarkdale High School has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.9% to 100% over the past few years, outperforming the state average. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average.

When compared to other high schools in the Lauderdale County School District and the surrounding area, such as Northeast Lauderdale High School and Southeast Lauderdale High School, Clarkdale High School stands out as a top-performing school. The school's consistent academic excellence, low chronic absenteeism, and strong graduation rates suggest that it has effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive school culture that contribute to its success.

422

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,938

Per pupil spending ?

41.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39301

(601) 693-4463

District: Lauderdale County School District

Feeder schools for Clarkdale High School:

Elementary:

Clarkdale Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.4%

Two or more races:

11.6%

African American:

10.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (83% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Mississippi high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school83%

District avg64%

Mississippi avg54%

Middle school

16^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 16 pts since 2021

From top 22% (2021) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

4^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 21 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 2% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Mississippi High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4High Schools in the Lauderdale County School District

21^st of 130Lauderdale County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	87.4	16 of 266	94.0%	★★★★★
2024	91.8	12 of 264	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	90.6	15 of 243	93.8%	★★★★★
2022	83.3	32 of 257	87.5%	★★★★☆
2021	75.3	56 of 257	78.2%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	95.5	4 of 232	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	82.8	23 of 228	89.9%	★★★★★
2023	77.4	38 of 226	83.2%	★★★★☆
2022	78.4	37 of 228	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	76.0	43 of 231	81.4%	★★★★☆
2019	83.3	22 of 233	90.6%	★★★★★
2018	86.1	12 of 233	94.8%	★★★★★
2017	73.0	50 of 237	78.9%	★★★★☆
2016	85.8	8 of 231	96.5%	★★★★★
2015	67.4	52 of 226	77.0%	★★★★☆
2014	73.8	37 of 236	84.3%	★★★★☆
2013	44.5	135 of 238	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	71.5	55 of 241	77.2%	★★★★☆
2011	74.0	38 of 244	84.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

English II89%+40 vs state

Science88%+33 vs state

Biology84%+22 vs state

Algebra I84%+16 vs state

Mathematics69%+18 vs state

U.S. History167%~ state avg

English Language Arts55%+15 vs state

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Schools Near Clarkdale High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAAP Mathematics (2025)		MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Clarkdale High School	Public	7-12	7000 Highway 145	Meridian	39301	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 693-4463	422	38	11.1	41.9%	314 (74.4%)	43 (10.2%)	13 (3.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.6%)	95.5	4^th of 232 public high schools	98.3%		82.8	23^rd of 228 public high schools	89.9%	19	46.5	67.3	67.4	72.4	83.6	89.4	88.0	84.0	67.2	$13,938
Enterprise High School	Public	9-12	501 River Road	Enterprise	39330	Clarke County	Enterprise	No	No	No	No	(601) 659-4435	260	31	8.3	57.3%	222 (85.4%)	26 (10.0%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	96.9	2^nd of 232 public high schools	99.1%		85.8	12^th of 228 public high schools	94.7%	10					88.4	82.5		86.5	85.0	$14,523
Southeast Lauderdale High School	Public	9-12	2362 Longcreek Raod	Meridian	39301	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 483-5501	367	33	11.0	58.3%	209 (56.9%)	134 (36.5%)	17 (4.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	48.6	121^st of 232 public high schools	47.8%		61	93^rd of 228 public high schools	59.2%	28					59.5	44.8		72.4	74.4	$13,596
Ross Collins Vocational Center	Public	9-12	2640 24th Ave	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 483-3331	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Meridian High School	Public	9-12	2320 32nd Street	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 482-3191	1,253	114	11.0	99.8%	26 (2.1%)	1,157 (92.3%)	56 (4.5%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.6%)	7.5	220^th of 232 public high schools	5.2%		7.6	218^th of 228 public high schools	4.4%	2					30.9	25.6		23.3	40.3	$18,658
Clarke County Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	910 North Archusa Ave.	Quitman	39355	Clarke County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 776-5219	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Quitman High School	Public	9-12	210 South Jackson Ave.	Quitman	39355	Clarke County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 776-3341	437	16	26.9		147 (33.6%)	285 (65.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19.2	186^th of 232 public high schools	19.8%		33.5	154^th of 228 public high schools	32.5%	32					63.1	29.2		52.8	58.5	$15,529
Northeast High School	Public	9-12	702 Briarwood Road	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 679-8523	608	49	12.2	63.8%	205 (33.7%)	347 (57.1%)	28 (4.6%)	14 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.1%)	77	51^st of 232 public high schools	78.0%		50.3	123^rd of 228 public high schools	46.1%	72					75.5	64.1		63.5	66.7	$12,178

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarkdale High School

Is Clarkdale High School a good school?

Yes! Clarkdale High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 232 Mississippi high schools.

How many students attend Clarkdale High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 422 students attended Clarkdale High School.

What schools feed into Clarkdale High School?

Clarkdale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clarkdale Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Clarkdale High School?

Students at Clarkdale High School are 74% White, 12% Two or more races, 10% African American, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Clarkdale High School in?

Lauderdale County School District

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