OAKHURST INTERMEDIATE ACADEMY

OAKHURST INTERMEDIATE 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 392 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th 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 22 teachers, OAKHURST INTERMEDIATE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

OAKHURST INTERMEDIATE ACADEMY, located at 120 West Second Street in Clarksdale, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Clarksdale Municipal School District. As an intermediate-level school, it plays a vital role in the academic development of students transitioning from elementary to middle school, focusing on bridging foundational skills with the more rigorous curriculum requirements of higher grade levels. The school is situated in the heart of Clarksdale, positioning itself as a central hub for the local community and its families.

The academy is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and academic growth. By providing targeted instruction tailored to the needs of pre-adolescent students, Oakhurst Intermediate aims to prepare its scholars for future success both in their educational journeys and within their community. Through a combination of classroom instruction and local school initiatives, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the standards of the district.

For more information, contact OAKHURST INTERMEDIATE ACADEMY at (662) 627-8560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.