Clarksdale Municipal School District

District Overview
Located at 526 S Choctaw Street in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the Clarksdale Municipal School District serves as a primary educational anchor for the surrounding community. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district provides a continuous academic pipeline ranging from early childhood pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Set in a remote town environment, the district manages eight operational schools, offering local families an accessible and structured environment designed to foster student growth across all developmental stages.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a diverse student body of 1,857 enrolled learners. To support academic achievement and day-to-day operations, the district maintains a robust workforce comprising approximately 606 full-time equivalent staff members. Classroom instruction is led by 226 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 57 instructional aides, providing targeted classroom support across all grade levels. This instructional team is backed by more than 320 operational and administrative support staff, ensuring a well-resourced learning ecosystem dedicated to meeting the educational and developmental needs of its students.
8
Total Schools
1,857
Total Students
226.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarksdale Municipal School District
Demographic Student Count
White23
Hispanic25
Black1,353
Two or More455
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    1,353 (72.9%)
  • Two or More
    455 (24.5%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (1.3%)
  • White
    23 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Clarksdale Municipal School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:1,857*
Teachers (FTE):226.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.2
Schools in Clarksdale Municipal School District
Found 9 Schools