Summary:
The Clinton School District is home to one middle school, Clinton Junior High School, which serves grades 6 through 8 with 317 students and is located in Clinton, Arkansas.
Clinton Junior High School stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra, where 90% of tested students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—far exceeding the district average of 44.9% and the state average of 36.9%. The school also shows strong year-over-year improvement, with English Language Arts proficiency rising from 41.6% to 50.4% and Reading from 40.9% to 51.0%. Despite serving a student body where 100% qualify for free or reduced lunch, the school outperforms state averages in every subject tested, including Science (49.3% vs. 44.0% statewide). The school is ranked 53rd out of 327 Arkansas middle schools (84th percentile, 4 stars), up from 70th the previous year, and benefits from a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 and spending of $12,479 per student.
Key takeaways include the school's notable success in Algebra, which contrasts with its general Mathematics proficiency of 47.4%—slightly below the district average of 49.4%. This suggests advanced math instruction is a strength, while the broader math curriculum for 6th and 7th graders may need attention. Additionally, proficiency tends to decline as students progress through grades, with English Language Arts dropping from 56.4% in 6th grade to 46.2% in 8th grade, indicating a need to maintain academic momentum in later middle school years. Overall, Clinton Junior High School demonstrates strong performance despite socioeconomic challenges, with clear areas for continued growth.
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