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Clarkdale Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

32^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Clarkdale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Meridian, Mississippi, part of the Lauderdale County School District. This exceptional school has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking in the top 20% of schools over the past decade.

Clarkdale Elementary's students significantly outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 84.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 65.4% in the district and 55.9% statewide. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism rates and a more favorable student-teacher ratio than nearby schools like Quitman Upper Elementary and Poplar Springs Elementary. Additionally, Clarkdale serves a more socioeconomically diverse population, with a lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch compared to many surrounding schools.

Clarkdale Elementary's consistent high performance, low chronic absenteeism, and favorable student-teacher ratios make it a standout among the schools in the Lauderdale County and Meridian Public Schools districts. This exceptional educational institution is a model for other elementary schools in the state and a testament to the dedication of its staff and the success of its students.

527

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,864

Per pupil spending ?

45.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39031

(601) 693-4463

District: Lauderdale County School District

Students who attend Clarkdale Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Clarkdale High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

African American:

9.3%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 76th percentile in 2015 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (73% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Mississippi elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg58%

Mississippi avg53%

32^nd of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to top 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	87.5	32 of 383	91.6%	★★★★★
2024	88.1	31 of 390	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	83.0	50 of 377	86.7%	★★★★☆
2022	82.0	56 of 382	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	79.7	75 of 381	80.3%	★★★★☆
2019	85.4	47 of 397	88.2%	★★★★☆
2018	83.7	46 of 404	88.6%	★★★★☆
2017	77.2	75 of 406	81.5%	★★★★☆
2016	79.2	69 of 394	82.5%	★★★★☆
2015	71.6	98 of 402	75.6%	★★★★☆
2014	78.6	62 of 394	84.3%	★★★★☆
2013	79.4	73 of 408	82.1%	★★★★☆
2012	89.8	32 of 414	92.3%	★★★★★
2011	81.3	61 of 418	85.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science83%+17 vs state

English Language Arts73%+22 vs state

Mathematics71%+18 vs state

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Schools Near Clarkdale Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)				MAAP Mathematics (2025)				MAAP Science (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 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Clarkdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7000 Highway 145	Meridian	39031	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 693-4463	527	36	14.5	45.4%	437 (82.9%)	49 (9.3%)	7 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.9%)	87.5	32^nd of 383 public elementary schools	91.6%		88.1	31^st of 390 public elementary schools	92.1%	1	66.1	77.8	84.8	63.7	65.6	76.2	75.7	66.7	83.3	$9,864
Enterprise Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	103 Short Street	Enterprise	39330	Clarke County	Enterprise	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 659-7613	390	29	13.4	50.0%	346 (88.7%)	18 (4.6%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	88.5	29^th of 383 public elementary schools	92.4%		77	76^th of 390 public elementary schools	80.5%	47	77.5	79.2			57.1	88.9				$10,696
Crestwood Elementary	Public	K-5	730 Crestwood Dr	Meridian	39301	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 484-4971	368	22	16.3	99.2%	9 (2.4%)	328 (89.1%)	21 (5.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	10.4	359^th of 383 public elementary schools	6.3%		16.7	339^th of 390 public elementary schools	13.1%	20	22.6	21.0	34.9		7.8	7.1	23.8		47.6	$13,837
Carver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 44th Ave	Meridian	39307	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 484-4482	506	31	16.3	100.0%	8 (1.6%)	462 (91.3%)	22 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	5.4	379^th of 383 public elementary schools	1.0%		10.3	368^th of 390 public elementary schools	5.6%	11	16.2	25.0	25.0		7.6	13.2	12.0		35.8	$6,880
Southeast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2362 A Long Creek Road	Meridian	39301	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 486-2500	562	34	16.7	69.4%	363 (64.6%)	166 (29.5%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.2%)	44.8	212^th of 383 public elementary schools	44.6%		52.8	186^th of 390 public elementary schools	52.3%	26	42.5	54.5			32.1	57.4				$9,391
Parkview Elementary	Public	K-5	1225 26th St	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 484-4990	364	29	12.6	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	347 (95.3%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	16.8	339^th of 383 public elementary schools	11.5%		12.9	353^rd of 390 public elementary schools	9.5%	14	28.3	27.5	37.1		20.0	19.6	31.5		53.7	$14,081
West Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	4100 32nd St	Meridian	39307	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 484-4472	423	27	15.6	100.0%	4 (0.9%)	385 (91.0%)	16 (3.8%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	27.3	290^th of 383 public elementary schools	24.3%		28.3	287^th of 390 public elementary schools	26.4%	3	40.3	45.4	48.7		21.0	34.9	25.0		50.0	$13,480
Poplar Springs Elementary	Public	K-5	4101 27th Ave	Meridian	39305	Lauderdale County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 484-4450	405	28	14.5	100.0%	32 (7.9%)	339 (83.7%)	14 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	31.6	269^th of 383 public elementary schools	29.8%		41.5	238^th of 390 public elementary schools	39.0%	31	32.2	51.8	50.8		40.6	44.6	12.6		50.8	$14,692
Quitman Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	300 East Franklin Street	Quitman	39355	Clarke County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 776-6123	327	25	12.9	79.5%	131 (40.1%)	186 (56.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	48.4	200^th of 383 public elementary schools	47.8%		42.5	230^th of 390 public elementary schools	41.0%	30	40.6	50.5	46.4		39.1	60.4	63.1		63.1	$12,856
Quitman Lower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	101 McArthur Street	Quitman	39355	Clarke County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 776-6156	407	11	38.6	75.4%	191 (46.9%)	204 (50.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)								(n/a)										$13,262

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarkdale Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Clarkdale Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Clarkdale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Clarkdale High School

What district is Clarkdale Elementary School in?

Lauderdale County School District

How many students attend Clarkdale Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 527 students attended Clarkdale Elementary School.

Is Clarkdale Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Clarkdale Elementary School ranks in the top 8.4% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Clarkdale Elementary School?

Students at Clarkdale Elementary School are 83% White, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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