Sumner Hill Jr Hi School serves 467 students in grades 9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School's student population of 467 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sumner Hill Jr Hi School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
56%
47%
White
34%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
59%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sumner Hill Jr Hi School often compared to?
Sumner Hill Jr Hi Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Sumner Hill Jr Hi School?
The graduation rate of Sumner Hill Jr Hi School is 20%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sumner Hill Jr Hi School?
467 students attend Sumner Hill Jr Hi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sumner Hill Jr Hi School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumner Hill Jr Hi School?
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sumner Hill Jr Hi School offer ?
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Sumner Hill Jr Hi School part of?
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School is part of Clinton Public School District.
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