How do these schools compare?
| Metric | KIRKPATRICK HEALTH /WELLNESS | W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Location | CLARKSDALE, MS | CLARKSDALE, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 266 | 269 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.9:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | KIRKPATRICK HEALTH /WELLNESS | W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,163 | $15,163 |
| District | CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST | CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | KIRKPATRICK HEALTH /WELLNESS | W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| African American | 86.5% | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 41.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | KIRKPATRICK HEALTH /WELLNESS | W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 266:1 | 269:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.6% | 85.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 29 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.