Summary:
The city of Clarksdale, Mississippi is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, spread across two school districts - Coahoma County School District and Clarksdale Municipal School District. The schools in Clarksdale face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and stark disparities between the two districts.
Among the standout schools, Clarksdale Collegiate, a public charter elementary/middle school, has the highest overall test scores in the district, but is still ranked 351 out of 390 elementary schools statewide. Meanwhile, Coahoma County Junior/Senior High School has the highest test scores among the high schools, but is ranked 178 out of 228 high schools statewide. The schools in Clarksdale serve a predominantly African American student population, with all 8 schools having 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of poverty in the district.
Despite the resource challenges, the data shows little to no improvement in school performance over the past few years, with most schools maintaining low proficiency rates and rankings. The stark disparities between the Coahoma County School District and the Clarksdale Municipal School District suggest that addressing the systemic challenges facing these schools, such as poverty, resource constraints, and lack of improvement, will be crucial for improving student outcomes in the city of Clarksdale.
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