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Welcome to Clarkdale High

WE ARE CLARKDALE!

We are trying to build leaders, one student at a time.
 
Clarkdale High School offers a variety of extracurricular and educational services to over 450 students in grades 7-12. CHS is located in Meridian, Mississippi, and is operated by the Lauderdale County School District. Our mascot is a Bulldog and our school colors are maroon and white.  
 
MISSION STATEMENT
We will provide a safe environment where ALL are challenged, held accountable, guided, and nurtured.
 
VISION
Clarkdale graduates will possess the work ethic and desire to succeed in EVERY aspect of life.
 
GOALS
All of our decisions and actions are guided by the following principles:
    -Integrity
    -Trust
    -Accountability
    -Discipline
    -Selflessness
    -Commitment

Events Calendar

CHS MAEX Collaboration

Career and Technical Education students at Clarkdale High recently teamed up with the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience and a renowned photojournalist to learn about her craft in a very engaging way. The experience involved a morning filled with good food and conversation. Click on the attached link to learn more about the session.

CHS Tennis Action

We're serving up some excitement Clarkdale High. Here's your chance to share in the joy of the journey for the CHS tennis teams. Click on the attached link to enjoy some of the action.

STAR Student and Teacher for 2025

CHS is pleased to announce Holden Anderson ’25 as the 2025 STAR Student. The STAR Program honors Mississippi students and the educators who have made an impact on their academic journey. To receive this distinction, seniors must achieve the highest ACT score on a single test date. Holden chose Mrs. Leigh Ann Smith as his STAR teacher. Congrats to you both! #WeAreClarkdale

Facts & Numbers

  • A District's Grade Rating
  • 86.4% Graduation Rate
  • $5 Million in Scholarships Awarded
  • 57 National Board Certified Teachers
  • 74.6% Post-Secondary Enrollment
  • 18.2 Average Composite LCSD ACT score
  • 82.9% Experienced Teachers
  • 50.9% Bachelor Degree Recipients
  • 44.9% Master Degree Recipients
  • 99.2% Pass Rate for Dual Credit Enrollment
  • 97.4% LCSD Pass Rate for Third Grade Reading Assessment
  • 68.1% score Silver & Higher on ACT WorkKeys
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