For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 924 students in Clarksdale, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clarksdale, MS are Coahoma County High School and Clarksdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarksdale, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Clarksdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Clarksdale, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coahoma County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clarksdale, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coahoma County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Lee Drive, P O Box 820
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-4516
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-4516
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Clarksdale High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Wildcat Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8530
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8530
Gr: 10-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Carl Keen Vocational
Vocational School
1050 Walnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8580
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8580
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
301 Washington Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8570
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8570
Gr: 9 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clarksdale, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clarksdale, MS include Coahoma County High School and Clarksdale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clarksdale?
4 public high schools are located in Clarksdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksdale?
Clarksdale public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Clarksdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clarksdale include: Clarksdale High School vs. Carl Keen Vocational
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