Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 4.0Clinton’s public schools outscore 93% of Mississippi districts
In Clinton, 73% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Mississippi average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Clinton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Mississippi, not nationally.
From Mississippi state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Clinton’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 60% and math 73% in spring 2022, against 42% and 47% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,116 per student, against $12,392 across Mississippi (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 2 the district’s path is Northside Elementary School, then Clinton Junior High School, then Clinton High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Clinton Christian Academy (private), Mt. Salus Christian School (private) and Lambs of God Inc. (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Clinton’s grade
A: better than 93% of Mississippi school districts, #6 of 101 Mississippi towns. Test scores are above the Mississippi average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Clinton, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Clinton
Clinton Park Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 746 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Clinton
Clinton Park Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 746 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Clinton
Clinton Park Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 746 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Clinton
Northside Elementary School
Grades 2–3 · 683 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Clinton
Northside Elementary School
Grades 2–3 · 683 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Clinton
Eastside Elementary School
Grades 4–5 · 747 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Clinton
Eastside Elementary School
Grades 4–5 · 747 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Clinton
Lovett Elementary School
Grades 6 · 375 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Clinton
Clinton Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 862 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Clinton
Clinton Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 862 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Clinton
Sumner Hill Junior High School
Grades 9 · 396 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Clinton
Clinton High School
Grades 10–12 · 1,339 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Clinton
Clinton High School
Grades 10–12 · 1,339 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Clinton
Clinton High School
Grades 10–12 · 1,339 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Clinton’s public schools are run by Clinton Public School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Clinton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Mississippi towns that share Clinton’s borders.
Every school in Clinton
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Mississippi’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Clinton Voc Complex and Clinton Alternative School).
Questions about Clinton’s schools
Are Clinton’s schools good?
By Mississippi’s own tests, yes: the public schools Clinton children attend outscore 93% of Mississippi’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #6 of 101 Mississippi towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 94%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Clinton in?
Clinton Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,148 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Clinton kids go to high school?
Clinton High School, with 1,339 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Clinton’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Clinton Public School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Mississippi.
How much does Clinton spend per student?
$10,116 in Clinton Public School District (FY2024), against $12,392 across Mississippi. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Clinton?
Yes: Clinton Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 310 students), Mt. Salus Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 132 students) and Lambs of God Inc. (religious, grades PK–6, 59 students).
Parents talk
What Clinton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Clinton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Mississippi. Stars are from neighbors.