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Clinton Public School District

201 Easthaven Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Clinton Public 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 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,187 students in Clinton Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Clinton Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
5,187 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
33,789 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clinton Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#4 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
77%
52%
60%
42%
68%
55%
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
55%
47%
% White
33%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,273 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,383 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,273
$12,205
Spending / Student
$11,383
$12,074

Best Clinton Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
451 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Gr: 2-3 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
453 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Gr: 4-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Clinton Jr Hi School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
711 Lakeview Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0619
Gr: 7-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Lovett Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2002 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Gr: 6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Clinton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Gr: 10-12 | 1,290 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Alternative School
Alternative School
201 Easthaven Drive
Clinton, MS 39060
(601) 925-4027
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
501 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5205
Gr: PK-1 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Voc Complex
Vocational School
401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0247
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
400 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5510
Gr: 9 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clinton Public School District?
Clinton Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,187 students.
What is the rank of Clinton Public School District?
Clinton Public School District is ranked #2 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), 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 District?
55% of Clinton Public School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clinton Public School District?
Clinton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Clinton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,383 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,187 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in MS)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 77% (Top 1%)
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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