Clinton Jr Hi School

711 Lakeview Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 911 students in grades 7-8, Clinton Jr Hi School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 911 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5% in MS
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clinton Jr Hi School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Clinton Jr Hi School's student population of 911 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
911 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Clinton Jr Hi School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clinton 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
#39 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
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69%
37%
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54%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
4%
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Black
56%
47%
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White
34%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clinton Jr Hi School's ranking?
Clinton Jr Hi School is ranked #39 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Clinton Jr Hi School often compared to?
Clinton Jr Hi Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Clinton Jr Hi School?
911 students attend Clinton Jr Hi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Clinton Jr Hi School students are Black, 34% 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 Jr Hi School?
Clinton Jr Hi School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clinton Jr Hi School offer ?
Clinton Jr Hi School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Clinton Jr Hi School part of?
Clinton Jr Hi School is part of Clinton Public School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 911 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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