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Clinton Junior High School

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Clinton Junior High School ranks 53 rd of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

53^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 84% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Clinton Junior High School in Clinton, AR, serves 317 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the highly-rated Clinton School District, which ranks in the top 11% of districts statewide.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, especially in math. An impressive 90% of 8th graders taking Algebra were proficient, far exceeding the state average of 73.9% and dramatically outperforming nearby Nemo Vista Middle School, where only 41.7% of students were proficient. Clinton Junior High School has earned a 4-star rating for nine consecutive years, a record of stability that contrasts with nearby schools like Quitman Middle School, which has seen more volatile rankings. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that 100% of Clinton's students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school consistently scores above the state average in English Language Arts, Reading, and Science. In the most recent testing year, Clinton outperformed all three nearby schools in both English Language Arts (50.4%) and Reading (51%).

The school benefits from a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 and spends approximately $12,479 per student, suggesting strategic investment in resources that support student success. While overall performance is strong, 8th-grade scores in English Language Arts (46.2%) and Science (43.7%) were lower than 6th-grade scores, indicating areas where the school may focus additional support. For parents seeking a middle school that delivers consistent, high-quality education despite economic challenges, Clinton Junior High School is a clear leader among its peers.

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: Declining — 95th percentile in 2016 → 84th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (50% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Arkansas middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg49%

Arkansas avg41%

53^rd of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 5% (2016) to top 16% (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	76.1	53 of 327	83.8%	★★★★☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Algebra90%+53 vs state

Reading51%+11 vs state

English Language Arts50%+11 vs state

Science49%+5 vs state

Mathematics47%+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 Science (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 (2025)	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 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%)	76.1	53^rd of 327 public middle schools	83.8%		70.3	70^th of 324 public middle schools	78.4%	17			56.4	50.0	46.2	50.4			60.0	46.5	47.9	51.0			51.8	45.5	45.5	47.4	90.0	90.0			49.4	56.8	43.7	49.3	$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%)	57.4	129^th of 327 public middle schools	60.6%		53.8	143^rd of 324 public middle schools	55.9%	14			55.3	25.0	39.4	39.1			55.3	27.3	45.5	41.7			52.6	38.6	19.0	39.8	41.7	41.7			50.0	43.2	57.6	49.6	$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)	37.3	48.1	44.3			43.3	35.3	48.1	44.3			42.8	56.9	59.2	36.0			50.0			56.9	50.0	47.5			51.2	$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%)	54.8	145^th of 327 public middle schools	55.7%		66.2	89^th of 324 public middle schools	72.5%	56			35.3	29.5	44.9	36.6			41.1	18.3	42.8	34.0			44.1	38.1	46.4	42.8					51.4	39.5	56.4	49.0	$5,918	$144	$5,774

Frequently Asked Questions about Clinton Junior High School

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.

Is Clinton Junior High School a good school?

Clinton Junior High School ranks 53^rd of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

What district is Clinton Junior High School in?

Clinton School District

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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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