Clarksdale High School vs Morton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 222 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarksdale High School
Clarksdale · Public high · Grades 10–12
473 students
Morton High School
Morton · Public high · Grades 9–12
476 students
| Measure | Clarksdale High School Clarksdale, Mississippi | Morton High School Morton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 197 | #181 of 197 |
| National rank | #16755 of 16,910 | #16113 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 473 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 27% |
| city | Clarksdale | Morton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.6 vs 7.5).
- •Morton High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Morton High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Clarksdale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Morton High School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 473.
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 Clarksdale High School better than Morton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Morton High School ranks higher (14.6 vs 7.5 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 Clarksdale High School and Morton High School?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Clarksdale and Morton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarksdale High School: 473. Morton High School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarksdale High School and Morton High School rank in Mississippi?
Clarksdale High School is 197th of 197 and Morton High School is 181st of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).