Summary:
The Clinton School District in Clinton, Arkansas, serves 1,260 students across three public schools—Clinton Elementary School (PK-5), Clinton Junior High School (6-8), and Clinton High School (9-12)—and ranks in the top 11% of districts statewide (27th out of 251) with a 4-star rating, all while serving a community where 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Clinton Junior High School stands out as the district's "math powerhouse," with 90% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra—far exceeding the state average of 73.9%. This strong pipeline feeds into Clinton High School, where 76.4% of 9th graders taking Geometry are proficient (vs. 59.2% state), and the school boasts a 94.3% graduation rate and a 0.7% dropout rate. Clinton Elementary School builds a strong foundation, with 59.8% of 3rd graders proficient in Reading (vs. 43.1% state) and 64.6% in Science (vs. 45.4% state), though a "4th-grade slump" appears in English Language Arts (35.1% vs. 41.4% state) and Reading (40.3% vs. 40.9% state), signaling a need for targeted support.
Key metrics show the district invests heavily in its youngest students, spending $14,491 per pupil at the elementary level compared to $12,479 at the junior high and $12,402 at the high school. Student-teacher ratios vary widely, from 14.5:1 at the elementary school to an exceptionally low 6.6:1 at the high school, suggesting small class sizes or specialized staffing. Overall, the district outperforms state averages in most subjects and grades, making it a compelling model for rural education—achieving high results despite serving a 100% economically disadvantaged population.
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