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Clinton Junior High School

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Clinton Junior High School ranks 70 th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

70^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 78% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Clinton Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Clinton, Arkansas, with 319 students. The school is part of the Clinton School District, which is ranked 24th out of 250 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clinton Junior High School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Arkansas middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 46-89 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on ATLAS/ACT Aspire assessments is generally higher than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Algebra. In 2024-2025, the school had 41.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34.7%. In Algebra, the school had an impressive 94.4% proficiency rate, far exceeding the state's 30.9% average. Despite having a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population, the school's academic performance remains strong compared to the state.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Quitman Middle School, Leslie Intermediate School, and Nemo Vista Middle School, Clinton Junior High School generally outperforms them on academic measures. The school's higher-than-average spending per student, coupled with its low student-teacher ratio, may be contributing factors to its academic success, which is further supported by the Clinton School District's high ranking and 5-star rating.

317

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,479

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

443 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031

(501) 745-6068

District: Clinton School District

Students who attend Clinton Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Clinton High School

Feeder schools for Clinton Junior High School:

Elementary:

Clinton Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.8%

Hispanic:

11.0%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 72nd percentile in 2022 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (44% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Arkansas middle schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 78th (2025) from a 72nd-percentile low (2022)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg45%

Arkansas avg36%

70^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 250Clinton School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	70.3	70 of 324	78.4%	★★★★☆
2024	73.2	66 of 335	80.3%	★★★★☆
2023	76.2	59 of 330	82.1%	★★★★☆
2022	68.4	89 of 318	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	69.7	78 of 330	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	79.8	46 of 319	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	78.9	47 of 318	85.2%	★★★★☆
2017	72.4	58 of 315	81.6%	★★★★☆
2016	85.3	17 of 312	94.6%	★★★★★
2015	74.8	38 of 275	86.2%	★★★★☆
2014	69.1	85 of 280	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.8	89 of 278	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.3	107 of 265	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.6	100 of 264	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.4	104 of 254	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.8	110 of 240	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	48.9	138 of 223	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	52.3	121 of 225	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	71.4	48 of 206	76.7%	★★★★☆
2005	61.5	81 of 208	61.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Algebra94%+64 vs state

Science46%+8 vs state

Mathematics42%+3 vs state

English Language Arts42%+7 vs state

Reading41%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)						ATLAS Reading (2025)						ATLAS Mathematics (2025)						ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Science (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clinton Junior High School	Public	6-8	443 Yellowjacket Lane	Clinton	72031	Van Buren County	Clinton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 745-6068	317	24	13.3	100.0%	272 (85.8%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (11.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	70.3	70^th of 324 public middle schools	78.4%		73.2	66^th of 335 public middle schools	80.3%	4			40.7	36.3	48.0	41.6			40.7	36.3	46.2	40.9			34.1	39.8	53.5	42.1	94.4	94.4			37.4	45.2	55.8	46.5	$12,479	$1,154	$11,325
Nemo Vista Middle School	Public	6-8	5690 Hwy 9	Center Ridge	72027	Conway County	Nemo Vista School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 893-6494	109	11	10.1	57.8%	102 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	53.8	143^rd of 324 public middle schools	55.9%		65.1	85^th of 335 public middle schools	74.6%	58			36.8	26.3	30.7	31.4			34.2	34.2	38.4	35.3			44.7	31.6	18.8	34.8	60.0	60.0			39.4	39.4	46.2	41.2	$12,544	$416	$12,128
Leslie Intermediate School	Public	4-6	800 Elm St	Leslie	72645	Searcy County	Searcy County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 447-2431	170	16	10.8	98.2%	160 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)								(n/a)	41.2	44.1	44.8			43.4	43.2	45.7	43.1			44.1	56.9	42.4	48.3			48.8			52.9	44.0	51.7			49.4	$15,422	$1,824	$13,598
Quitman Middle School	Public	6-8	6275 Heber Springs Rd W	Quitman	72131	Cleburne County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 589-2807	210	15	14.3	54.8%	194 (92.4%)	2 (1.0%)	6 (2.9%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	66.2	89^th of 324 public middle schools	72.5%		71.7	70^th of 335 public middle schools	79.1%	19			37.9	44.4	37.1	39.9			40.5	41.6	37.1	39.9			40.5	41.7	19.4	36.8	65.4	65.4			39.2	52.8	45.2	45.7	$5,918	$144	$5,774

Frequently Asked Questions about Clinton Junior High School

Is Clinton Junior High School a good school?

Clinton Junior High School ranks 70^th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Clinton Junior High School?

Students at Clinton Junior High School are 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Clinton Junior High School in?

Clinton School District

How many students attend Clinton Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 317 students attended Clinton Junior High School.

What high school do graduates of Clinton Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Clinton Junior High School usually go on to attend Clinton High School

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