For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,031 students in Clarke County, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Clarke County, MS are Enterprise Middle School, Enterprise Elementary School and Enterprise High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clarke County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Enterprise Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 Short Street
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7722
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7722
Gr: 5-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 Short Street
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7613
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7613
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 River Road
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-4435
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-4435
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Clarkdale Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 Highway 145
Meridian, MS 39031
(601) 693-4463
Meridian, MS 39031
(601) 693-4463
Gr: PK-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Quitman Upper Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Franklin Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6123
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6123
Gr: 3-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Quitman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 South Jackson Ave.
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-3341
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-3341
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Quitman Jr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. Lynda Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6243
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6243
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Clarke Co Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
910 North Archusa Ave.
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-5219
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-5219
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Quitman Alternative School
Alternative School
204 South Jackson Ave
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-1047
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
101 Mcarthur Street
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6156
Quitman, MS 39355
(601) 776-6156
Gr: PK-2 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clarke County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Clarke County, MS include Enterprise Middle School, Enterprise Elementary School and Enterprise High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarke County?
10 public schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clarke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clarke County include: Quitman High School vs. Enterprise High School, Enterprise High School vs. Quitman High School
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