For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 316 students in Clinton, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Clinton, KY is Hickman County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Clinton, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hickman County High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clinton, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickman County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 James H Phillips Dr
Clinton, KY 42031
(270) 653-4044
Clinton, KY 42031
(270) 653-4044
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clinton, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clinton, KY include Hickman County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clinton?
1 public high schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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