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#116 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 11% in state

Clinton High School

High School · Clinton School District · Clinton, AR

A high school in Clinton, AR where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

849 EDD ST, Clinton, AR 72031

  • Math 16% vs AR 16% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.5% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-11.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.9 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation8.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
District spending per student$12,478
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at Clinton High School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
16%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Clinton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,362/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,967

Median home value

$120,900

Median rent

$714/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

72.9%

Poverty rate

21.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
8.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Clinton School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clinton High School is listed in CLINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clinton High School

Clinton High School is a public high school in Clinton, AR, part of Clinton School District, serving approximately 418 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clinton High School

What grades does Clinton High School serve?

Clinton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Clinton High School?

Clinton High School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clinton High School rank in AR?

Clinton High School ranks #116 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Clinton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clinton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clinton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clinton High School a charter school?

No, Clinton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clinton High School a Title I school?

No, Clinton High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton High School?

100.0% of students at Clinton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
418
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Van Buren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 72031)
7,108
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
44.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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