Clarkdale High School vs South Pike High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 205 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkdale High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 7–12
422 students
South Pike High School
Magnolia · Public high · Grades 9–12
425 students
| Measure | Clarkdale High School Meridian, Mississippi | South Pike High School Magnolia, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 197 | #144 of 197 |
| National rank | #2708 of 16,910 | #14701 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 422 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Meridian | Magnolia |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarkdale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 23.4).
- •Clarkdale High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Clarkdale High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Clarkdale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Clarkdale High School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.7).
- •South Pike High School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 422.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clarkdale High School better than South Pike High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarkdale High School ranks higher (72.4 vs 23.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clarkdale High School and South Pike High School?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Magnolia in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarkdale High School: 422. South Pike High School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarkdale High School and South Pike High School rank in Mississippi?
Clarkdale High School is 4th of 197 and South Pike High School is 144th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).