Top Rankings
Clinton Public School Dist 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,196 students in Clinton Public School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Clinton Public School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
5,196 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Clinton Public School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
278 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
5%
1%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
2,840 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
55%
47%
# White Students
1,798 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
35%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
119 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
320
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
359
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
350
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
372
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
387
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
424
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
396
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
448
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
444
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
460
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
426
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
373
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
351
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
40
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,256 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,363 is less than the state median of $11,965. 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
$10,256
$12,094
Spending / Student
$11,363
$11,965
Best Clinton Public School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton Jr Hi School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
711 Lakeview Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0619
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0619
Grades: 7-8
| 911 students
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
453 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Grades: 4-5
| 815 students
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
451 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Grades: 2-3
| 723 students
Rank: #44.
Lovett Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Grades: 6
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Grades: 10-12
| 1,164 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
| 725 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
| 462 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clinton Public School Dist School District?
Clinton Public School Dist School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,196 students.
What is the rank of Clinton Public School Dist School District?
Clinton Public School Dist School District is ranked #3 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), 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 Dist School District?
55% of Clinton Public School Dist School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clinton Public School Dist School District?
Clinton Public School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Clinton Public School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,363 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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