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Clarkdale High School
PublicHighGrades 7–12
7000 Highway 145, Meridian, MS 39301 · (601) 693-4463 · Part of Lauderdale County School District
Students
422
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
42%
Setting
Rural
Grades
7–12
What stands out about Clarkdale High School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Mississippi’s public schools
- Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 11 pts above the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency43%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts46%
State average 34.8%
Location
Directions ↗
7000 Highway 145, Meridian
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 789
Grade 859
Grade 975
Grade 1071
Grade 1154
Grade 1274
Enrollment over time
460’20
476’21
419’22
410’23
422’24
Down 8.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 74%Two or more races 12%Black 10%Hispanic 3%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.