Top Rankings
Clinton Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,211 students in Clinton Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Clinton Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,057 Schools
# Students
5,211 Students
444,916 Students
# Teachers
347 Teachers
33,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Clinton Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,010 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
266 Students
4,965 Students
% Asian Students
5%
1%
# Hispanic Students
161 Students
21,020 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
2,907 Students
208,835 Students
% Black Students
56%
47%
# White Students
1,734 Students
187,974 Students
% White Students
33%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
303 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
130 Students
18,809 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
342
33,167
# Students in 1st Grade:
324
34,937
# Students in 2nd Grade:
369
32,336
# Students in 3rd Grade:
358
32,457
# Students in 4th Grade:
383
30,374
# Students in 5th Grade:
376
32,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
444
33,991
# Students in 7th Grade:
405
32,930
# Students in 8th Grade:
452
35,708
# Students in 9th Grade:
465
37,299
# Students in 10th Grade:
468
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
395
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
348
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
36
7,252
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,226 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,072. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,330 is less than the state median of $11,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,226
$12,072
Spending / Student
$11,330
$11,943
Best Clinton Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
451 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Grades: 2-3
| 728 students
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
453 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Grades: 4-5
| 761 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Jr Hi School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
711 Lakeview Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0619
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0619
Grades: 7-8
| 871 students
Rank: #44.
Lovett Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Grades: 6
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Grades: 10-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Alternative School
Alternative School
201 Easthaven Drive
Clinton, MS 39060
(601) 925-4027
Clinton, MS 39060
(601) 925-4027
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
501 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5205
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5205
Grades: PK-1
| 712 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Voc Complex
Vocational School
401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0247
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0247
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
400 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5510
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5510
Grades: 9
| 467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clinton Public School District?
Clinton Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,211 students.
What is the rank of Clinton Public School District?
Clinton Public School District is ranked #2 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton Public School District?
56% of Clinton Public School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clinton Public School District?
Clinton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Clinton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,330 is less than the state median of $11,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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