MSMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24

W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY — School Profile & District Info

Middle|CLARKSDALE, Mississippi|CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

CLARKSDALE, MS 38614

School Profile

Grades
7–8
Enrollment
281
Student:Teacher
14.1:1
Locale
Town
Econ. Disadvantaged
100.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
15%
12th percentile in MS
Math Proficiency
11%
14th percentile in MS
Chronic Absenteeism
20.4%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.3:1
Better than average in MS

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,773
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 54%State 29%Local 16%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$56,981
-9.5% YoY
Clarksdale, MS metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

269
Current enrollment
Declining(-22% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY

As of the most recent data, 281 students are enrolled at W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY. It is a Middle school within the local district.

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