W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY

W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Clarksdale Municipal School District school district, located in CLARKSDALE, MS with about 383 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY, located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Clarksdale Municipal School District, the academy focuses on providing a structured academic environment for students during their transitional middle school years. The school is named in honor of W.A. Higgins, a historical figure deeply tied to the educational development of the area, and it continues to uphold a commitment to fostering student growth through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and supportive programming.

The academy emphasizes preparing students for the rigors of high school by focusing on core subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies. Beyond the standard curriculum, W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY strives to cultivate a positive school culture by encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities and addressing the social-emotional needs of its diverse student body. By operating at its Chestnut Street location, the school plays a vital role in the Clarksdale community, working to bridge the gap between elementary education and secondary school success for the youth of Coahoma County.

For more information, contact W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY at (662) 627-8550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.