For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 332 students in Clinton, LA (there are , serving 560 private students). 37% of all K-12 students in Clinton, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton, LA are Clinton Elementary School and East Feliciana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clinton, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10701 Reiley Street
Clinton, LA 70722
(225) 683-8293
Clinton, LA 70722
(225) 683-8293
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
East Feliciana Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10410 Plank Road
Clinton, LA 70722
(225) 683-3321
Clinton, LA 70722
(225) 683-3321
Gr: 7-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Clinton, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10410 Plank Road
Clinton, LA 70722
(225) 683-8198
Clinton, LA 70722
(225) 683-8198
Gr: 1-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clinton, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton, LA include Clinton Elementary School and East Feliciana Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton?
2 public schools are located in Clinton.
What percentage of students in Clinton go to public school?
37% of all K-12 students in Clinton are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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