| Metric | Clarksdale Municipal School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 2,118 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,458/yr | $17,619/yr | ↓ 12% below avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksdale Municipal School District (this district) | Not rated | — | 2,118 |
| Coahoma County School District | 3/10 | 20th | 988 |
| North Bolivar Consolidated School District | 2/10 | 12th | 780 |
| Quitman County School District | 3/10 | 28th | 852 |
About Clarksdale Municipal School District
Clarksdale Municipal School District serves zip code 38614, covering Clarksdale, Mississippi with grades Pre-K–13th. Whether you’re researching a move, evaluating a home purchase, or preparing to enroll a child, the sections below give you a complete picture of this district’s resources, size, and what its rating means for your family.
About this district’s rating
Clarksdale Municipal School District does not have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating yet. Our ratings rank each district’s state reading and math proficiency against the other districts in Mississippi that this site covers, and Clarksdale Municipal School District was not part of that comparison when the Mississippi ratings were last calculated. That says nothing about its schools’ results — the Mississippi state report card publishes them, and families should review it, contact the district and visit schools before making a housing or enrollment decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 38614
Children in zip code 38614 are assigned to Clarksdale Municipal School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–13th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 38614, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Clarksdale Municipal School District at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Mississippi districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Clarksdale
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Clarksdale Municipal School District serves zip code 38614, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 38614. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Mississippi, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Clarksdale Municipal School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 38614.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Clarksdale Municipal School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 38614 data.