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#693 of 863 schools in MS

Clinton High School

High School · Clinton Public School Dist · Clinton, MS

A Clinton Public School Dist high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

401 Arrow Drive, Clinton, MS 39056

  • Math 51% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.1% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.3% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.8 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation28.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$9,681
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Clinton High School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 32 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
58%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,290/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$71,864

Median home value

$220,700

Median rent

$1,135/mo

College educated

48.1%

Homeownership

69.5%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28.3% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mt Salus Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2PK–123.8 mi101Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Clinton Public School Dist

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$9,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Clinton High School

Clinton High School is a public high school in Clinton, MS, part of Clinton Public School Dist, serving approximately 1,290 students in grades 10th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #693 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% 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 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Clinton High School?

Clinton High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,290 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School is 20.2:1. 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 MS?

Clinton High School ranks #693 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Clinton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clinton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% 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?

39.1% 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
1,290
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hinds County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 39056)
27,307
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
37.7
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39056; 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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