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Clarke County

Mississippi · Public K-12

Clarke County's 9 public schools sit inside Mississippi and collectively enroll about 2,377 K-12 students across 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Clarke County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,377
-449 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
59%
was 59%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
38%
was 40%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
2,377
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,108
Below Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.5%
Below Mississippi avg
Elementary
3
1,124 students
Middle
2
556 students
High
3
697 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Quitman School District
1,459 students · 2 districts in Clarke County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Clarke County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
63%
Hispanic
1%
Black
31%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
59%
Hispanic
1%
Black
38%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.0%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.8% under 18

Test scores in Clarke County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.

See all 7 schools in Clarke County ranked by score →

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Quitman High SchoolQuitmanHigh09-13437·
Quitman Lower ElementaryQuitmanElementaryPK-02407·
Enterprise ElementaryEnterpriseElementaryPK-04390·
Quitman Upper Elementary SchoolQuitmanElementary03-05327·
Quitman Junior High SchoolQuitmanMiddle06-08288·
Enterprise Middle SchoolEnterpriseMiddle05-08268·
Enterprise High SchoolEnterpriseHigh09-12260·
CLARKE CO CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CTRQuitmanHigh09-120·
QUITMAN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLQuitmanCombined03-120·

Cities in Clarke County

Quitman6 schoolsEnterprise3 schools

About Clarke County

In Mississippi, Clarke County is a small county of about 15,314 residents. 9 public schools across the county educates about 2,377 students between them.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $46,108, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%. That income level is 8% meaningfully below the Mississippi median.

For a sense of the school types, Clarke County covers 3 elementary schools (1,124 students), 2 middle schools (556), 3 high schools (697), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Clarke County is Quitman School District, which alone enrolls about 1,459 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,377 students, decreased 16% from the 2,826 reported in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Clarke County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Clarke County?
Clarke County, Mississippi has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,377 students.
How many high schools are in Clarke County?
Clarke County, Mississippi has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 697 students.
How many middle schools are in Clarke County?
Clarke County, Mississippi has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 556 students.
How many elementary schools are in Clarke County?
Clarke County, Mississippi has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,124 students.
What is the largest school district in Clarke County?
Quitman School District is the largest school district in Clarke County, serving approximately 1,459 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Clarke County?
Clarke County, Mississippi has a population of approximately 15,314, with a median age of 42. About 21.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Clarke County?
Median household income in Clarke County is $46,108, below the Mississippi average of $49,977. About 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Clarke County?
Approximately 17.5% of adults 25 and older in Clarke County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Clarke County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.5% of students in Clarke County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Mississippi county average of 82.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clarke County schools?
Across Clarke County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 21.3 to 1.

Clarke County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data