CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL
CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Lauderdale County School District school district, located in Meridian, MS with about 293 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 18 teachers, CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL, located on Highway 145 in Meridian, Mississippi, serves as a vital educational hub for the surrounding community within the Lauderdale County School District. As a public secondary institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience, typically catering to students in grades 9 through 12. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment where faculty and staff strive to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student organizations, and academic clubs, which allow students to develop leadership skills and build well-rounded resumes. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for personal growth, CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL plays a key role in the development of students in the Meridian area, maintaining a tradition of pride and academic commitment consistent with the standards of the Lauderdale County school system.
For more information, contact CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 693-4463 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-4463
CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Meridian, MS with about 293 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lauderdale County School District
- Total Students:
- 293
- Teachers:
- 18.36
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 293 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.4%
- Black or African American
- 7.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Female
- 53.9%
- Male
- 46.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.