Overview
JEROME W. STAMPLEY 9TH GRADE ACADEM is a public high serving grades 9–9 in CLARKSDALE, Mississippi. The school enrolls 158 students. It is part of the CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–9
DistrictCLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
County28027
CityCLARKSDALE
ZIP38614
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280105000126
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment158
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)