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Clinton High School

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Clinton High School ranks 51 st of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

51^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 83% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Clinton High School in Clinton, AR, is a mid-sized public school serving 390 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the high-performing Clinton School District, which has earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the 89th percentile in Arkansas.

What truly sets Clinton High School apart is its remarkable academic success despite every student coming from a low-income household (100% free/reduced lunch rate for the last three years). The school consistently outperforms the state average in core subjects like English Language Arts and Biology, and it boasts a graduation rate that has stayed above 90% for six straight years—significantly higher than nearby Shirley High School (86.6%) and West Side High School (84.8%). This achievement is even more impressive given the school's efficient spending ($12,402 per student), which is notably lower than peers like West Side ($17,634) and South Side High School ($17,866). A very low student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1 allows for personalized attention, helping the school support its high-needs population effectively.

While Clinton excels in science and reading, it shows a clear area for growth in mathematics, with Algebra proficiency (34.4%) falling below the state average (36.9%). However, an interesting bright spot is that 9th graders taking Geometry scored an exceptional 76.4% proficient, far above the state average of 59.2%, suggesting a strong advanced math track. Compared to volatile neighbors like Rural Special High School, which swings wildly in state rankings, Clinton has remained a pillar of stability, ranking between 16th and 81st over the last decade. This consistency, combined with its ability to overcome poverty barriers, makes Clinton a standout choice for families seeking a reliable, high-quality education.

390

Students ?

6.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,402

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

489 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031

(501) 745-6070

District: Clinton School District

Feeder schools for Clinton High School:

Elementary:	Clinton Elementary School
Middle:	Clinton Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Asian:

1.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2016 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Arkansas high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (89%)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg47%

Arkansas avg39%

51^st of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 17%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 6% (2016) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 251Clinton 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
2026	71.8	51 of 293	82.6%	★★★★☆
2025	74.4	45 of 291	84.5%	★★★★☆
2024	66.1	81 of 305	73.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.3	44 of 295	85.1%	★★★★☆
2022	80.0	27 of 282	90.4%	★★★★★
2021	76.9	39 of 290	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	71.5	47 of 282	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	67.1	65 of 263	75.3%	★★★★☆
2017	68.5	62 of 264	76.5%	★★★★☆
2016	87.8	16 of 269	94.1%	★★★★★
2015	54.3	84 of 267	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	58.8	94 of 268	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	48.0	142 of 271	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.3	163 of 266	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	20.2	229 of 266	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	32.6	206 of 262	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	44.0	148 of 261	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	54.2	93 of 256	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.7	60 of 258	76.7%	★★★★☆
2006	57.3	63 of 232	72.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology49%+7 vs state

Reading45%+5 vs state

English Language Arts43%+4 vs state

Algebra34%~ state avg

Geometry29%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)		ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)			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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clinton High School	Public	9-12	489 Yellowjacket Lane	Clinton	72031	Van Buren County	Clinton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 745-6070	390	58	6.6	100.0%	352 (90.3%)	2 (0.5%)	27 (6.9%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	71.8	51^st of 293 public high schools	82.6%		74.4	45^th of 291 public high schools	84.5%	6			42.6	43.8	43.1			46.5	43.8	45.3				35.8	34.4	76.4	16.7	28.9					49.4	49.3	$12,402	$656	$11,746
Shirley High School	Public	7-12	201 Blue Devil Drive	Shirley	72153	Van Buren County	Shirley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 518-2223	110	14	7.5	74.5%	103 (93.6%)	2 (1.8%)	2 (1.8%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	35.3	211^th of 293 public high schools	28.0%		41.8	175^th of 291 public high schools	39.9%	36	21.9	29.4	30.8	38.5	28.0	34.4	29.4	38.5	38.5	34.7	31.3	0.0	20.4	0.0	0.0		8.3	8.3	31.3	23.5	28.6		15.4	13.4	$17,009	$2,743	$14,266
South Side High School	Public	7-12	334 Southside Road	Bee Branch	72013	Van Buren County	SOUTH SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Van Buren)	No	No	No	No	(501) 654-2242	249	35	7.0	98.8%	225 (90.4%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.8%)	61.3	98^th of 293 public high schools	66.6%		55.1	113^th of 291 public high schools	61.2%	15	46.4	40.0	45.0	41.0	43.1	46.4	37.5	46.7	46.1	44.3	57.1	16.1	35.6	38.5	44.9	30.0	14.8	20.9	35.7	30.0	32.3	46.9	30.8	41.3	$17,866	$872	$16,994
Rural Special High School	Public	7-12	13237 Hwy 263	Fox	72051	Stone County	Mountain View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 363-4365	91	24	3.7	96.7%	86 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	77.1	35^th of 293 public high schools	88.1%		35.4	202^nd of 291 public high schools	30.6%	167	50.0	15.4	41.2		39.3	45.4	23.1	47.0		39.3	59.1	46.2	54.3	43.8	43.8			50.0	50.0	15.4	37.2			60.0	$17,218	$1,406	$15,811
Nemo Vista High School	Public	9-12	5690 Hwy 9	Center Ridge	72027	Conway County	Nemo Vista School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 893-2811	130	46	2.8	45.4%	112 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.9%)	36.3	205^th of 293 public high schools	30.0%		51.3	131^st of 291 public high schools	55.0%	74			23.0	29.4	26.7			26.9	35.3	31.7				11.8	11.2		3.8	8.6				46.2	53.4	51.2	$14,862	$391	$14,472
West Side High School	Public	7-12	7295 Greers Ferry Road	Greers Ferry	72067	Cleburne County	WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 825-7241	213	38	5.6	100.0%	209 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71.5	52^nd of 293 public high schools	82.3%		65.8	69^th of 291 public high schools	76.3%	17	54.6	41.4	38.5	41.4	43.9	54.5	41.4	48.7	44.8	47.7	60.6	41.3	51.7	33.3	33.3		16.7	28.5	54.5	55.2	54.9		61.5	59.2	$17,634	$1,636	$15,998
North Central Career Center	Public	9-12	330 Oak St	Leslie	72645	Searcy County	North Central Career Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 447-6111	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Quitman High School	Public	9-12	6275 Heber Springs Road West	Quitman	72131	Cleburne County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 589-2554	308	39	7.9	44.2%	292 (94.8%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	59.7	106^th of 293 public high schools	63.8%		77.8	37^th of 291 public high schools	87.3%	69			40.3	32.4	36.0			43.5	31.1	36.8				29.4	29.4		24.0	25.7					47.2	48.7	$16,566	$672	$15,894
Guy-Perkins High School	Public	7-12	492 Highway 25 North	Guy	72061	Faulkner County	Guy Perkins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 679-3507	155	15	10.1	92.9%	131 (84.5%)	17 (11.0%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	28.2	233^rd of 293 public high schools	20.5%		46.3	154^th of 291 public high schools	47.1%	79	23.5	36.0	21.4	22.7	27.0	29.4	40.0	21.4	27.3	30.8	0.0	12.5	6.1	30.8	43.4		14.3	14.3	23.5	36.0	31.0		19.0	19.0	$16,886	$1,147	$15,739

Frequently Asked Questions about Clinton High School

What is the racial makeup of Clinton High School?

Students at Clinton High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Clinton High School?

Clinton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clinton Elementary School
Middle : Clinton Junior High School

How many students attend Clinton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 390 students attended Clinton High School.

What district is Clinton High School in?

Clinton School District

Is Clinton High School a good school?

Clinton High School ranks 51^st of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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