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Best Clarksdale Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,416 students in Clarksdale, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clarksdale, MS are Coahoma County Jr/sr High School, Clarksdale Collegiate and W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarksdale, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Clarksdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Clarksdale, MS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coahoma County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1535 Lee Drive, P O Box 820
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7378
Gr: 7-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Clarksdale Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1012 W 2nd Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 351-0106
Gr: K-7 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1749 Chestnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8550
Gr: 7-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Carl Keen Vocational
Vocational School
1050 Walnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8580
Gr: 7-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clarksdale, Mississippi

Clarksdale, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Coahoma County Junior High School (Closed 2006)
1535 Lee Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7371
Gr: 7-8 | 314 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Coahoma Early College High School (Closed 2023)
3240 Friars Point Road
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 621-4129
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Heidelberg School Math & Science (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
801 Maple Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Gr: PK-4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Myrtle Hall Iv Lang. Immersion Elementary School (Closed 2023)
700 5th Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8590
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Riverton Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Po Box 1088
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8596
Gr: K-3 | 267 students
Sherard Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3105 Bobo-sherard Road, P O Bo
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 624-4629
Gr: K-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Thomas Shaw School Of Excellance (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
135 Washington Avenue, Po Box
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8595
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clarksdale, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clarksdale, MS include Coahoma County Jr/sr High School, Clarksdale Collegiate and W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Clarksdale?
4 public middle schools are located in Clarksdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksdale?
Clarksdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Clarksdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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