For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 305 students in Clinton, KY.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clinton, KY (2026)
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 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton, KY include Hickman County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clinton?
1 public middle schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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