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#819 of 863 schools in MS
Sumner Hill JR Hi School
School · Clinton Public School Dist · Clinton, MS
A Clinton Public School Dist school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 W. Northside Drive, Clinton, MS 39056
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sumner Hill JR Hi School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sumner Hill JR Hi 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Salus Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 101 | Compare → |
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
- #7 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
Sumner Hill JR Hi School is listed in CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sumner Hill JR Hi School
Sumner Hill JR Hi School is a public school in Clinton, MS, part of Clinton Public School Dist, serving approximately 471 students in grades 9th-9th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #819 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sumner Hill JR Hi School
What grades does Sumner Hill JR Hi School serve?
Sumner Hill JR Hi School serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Sumner Hill JR Hi School?
Sumner Hill JR Hi School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner Hill JR Hi School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner Hill JR Hi School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sumner Hill JR Hi School rank in MS?
Sumner Hill JR Hi School ranks #819 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Sumner Hill JR Hi School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sumner Hill JR Hi School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Sumner Hill JR Hi School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sumner Hill JR Hi School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sumner Hill JR Hi School a charter school?
No, Sumner Hill JR Hi School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sumner Hill JR Hi School a Title I school?
No, Sumner Hill JR Hi School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sumner Hill JR Hi School?
40.1% of students at Sumner Hill JR Hi 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (601) 924-5510
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 39056)
- 27,307
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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