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Clinton High School

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Clinton High School ranks 58 th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 10-12

58^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 74% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Clinton High School is a public high school in Clinton, MS, serving approximately 1,339 students in grades 10 through 12 as part of the Clinton Public School District. The school has built a strong academic reputation, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Mississippi high schools and earning 4 or 5 stars in recent years, including a 74th-percentile ranking in the 2025-2026 school year. Its graduation rate has stayed comfortably above 92% for five straight years, outpacing both the state and district averages.

Parents considering Clinton High School will find a school that dramatically outperforms nearby Jackson schools. For example, Clinton's graduation rate was 92.7% in 2024-2025, compared to 85.9% at Murrah High School, 86.7% at Callaway High School, and 74.9% at Provine High School. Academic proficiency tells a similar story: 67.2% of Clinton students scored proficient on the English II exam, well above the state average of 49.5% and far ahead of nearby schools. Chronic absenteeism, a key driver of student success, stands at 20.3%—notable given that neighboring Jackson schools report rates between 27% and 45%. Even with larger class sizes than many of its neighbors, Clinton achieves stronger outcomes, suggesting that school climate and community support play a powerful role.

One important nuance for parents: Clinton High serves only grades 10-12, so students typically take Algebra I and Biology in 9th grade at a separate campus. The relatively low Algebra I and Biology scores at the high school reflect students retaking those exams, not the school's overall quality. On grade-appropriate tests like English II and U.S. History, Clinton ranks among the best in the state. About 38% of Clinton's students qualify for free/reduced lunch, a moderate share compared to nearby schools where virtually all students qualify. While Clinton's absenteeism rate has improved since the pandemic, it remains above pre-pandemic levels—an area where the school could still grow.

1,339

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,958

Per pupil spending ?

38.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056

(601) 924-5656

District: Clinton Public School District

Feeder schools for Clinton High School:

Elementary:	Clinton Park Elementary School
	Eastside Elementary School
	Northside Elementary School
Middle:	Clinton Junior High School
	Lovett Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.5%

White:

30.4%

Asian:

4.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 74th percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

✓Above the Mississippi median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Biology scores 35 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg69%

Mississippi avg60%

58^th of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

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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	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	71.3	58 of 224	74.1%	★★★★☆
2025	82.5	33 of 232	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	80.0	34 of 228	85.1%	★★★★☆
2023	83.2	18 of 226	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	84.0	19 of 228	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	66.4	73 of 231	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.8	77 of 233	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.4	33 of 233	85.8%	★★★★☆
2017	75.7	42 of 237	82.3%	★★★★☆
2016	68.5	61 of 231	73.6%	★★★★☆
2015	57.4	76 of 226	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.1	114 of 236	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.3	102 of 238	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.3	43 of 241	82.2%	★★★★☆
2011	83.6	7 of 244	97.1%	★★★★★
2010	74.6	37 of 235	84.3%	★★★★☆
2009	76.6	33 of 235	86.0%	★★★★☆
2008	68.0	68 of 235	71.1%	★★★★☆
2007	65.6	80 of 232	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.4	92 of 232	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	64.2	82 of 232	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2004	67.3	71 of 232	69.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

English II58%+9 vs state

Algebra I37%-29 vs state

Biology28%-35 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)		MAAP Mathematics (2026)		MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)	MAAP 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 (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	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	Total
Clinton High School	Public	10-12	401 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-5656	1,339	87	15.3	38.5%	407 (30.4%)	797 (59.5%)	41 (3.1%)	65 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.1%)	71.3	58^th of 224 public high schools	74.1%		82.5	33^rd of 232 public high schools	85.8%	25					37.0	58.5		27.8	$10,958
Clinton Vocational Complex	Public	8-12	401 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-0247	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Career Development Center	Public	8-12	2703 First Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 960-5322	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Provine High School	Public	9-12	2400 Robinson Street	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5393	791	75	10.6	100.0%	1 (0.1%)	757 (95.7%)	25 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	2.6	224^th of 224 public high schools	0.0%		4.3	227^th of 232 public high schools	2.2%	3					27.7	20.9		18.4	$15,668
Lanier Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	833 West Maple Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5369	895	81	11.0	100.0%	5 (0.6%)	880 (98.3%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	5.1	218^th of 224 public high schools	2.7%		6	223^rd of 232 public high schools	3.9%	5	2.5	8.9	18.0	23.4	38.5	20.3	25.3	23.5	$15,881
Forest Hill High School	Public	9-12	2607 Raymond Road	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4313	1,139	82	13.8	100.0%	12 (1.1%)	1,044 (91.7%)	66 (5.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.3%)	6.7	216^th of 224 public high schools	3.6%		14.2	201^st of 232 public high schools	13.4%	15					35.3	22.0		35.7	$14,035
Jim Hill High School	Public	9-12	2185 Coach Fred Harris Street	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5354	975	85	11.4	99.9%	7 (0.7%)	930 (95.4%)	31 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	7	215^th of 224 public high schools	4.0%		18.7	188^th of 232 public high schools	19.0%	27					36.7	21.0		35.9	$15,144
Callaway High School	Public	9-12	601 Beasley Road	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(769) 228-0108	994	71	13.9	100.0%	3 (0.3%)	953 (95.9%)	26 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.1%)	20.5	180^th of 224 public high schools	19.6%		12.5	203^rd of 232 public high schools	12.5%	23					48.1	21.6		54.3	$13,669
Murrah High School	Public	9-12	1400 Murrah Drive	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5380	1,259	80	15.7	99.9%	25 (2.0%)	1,200 (95.3%)	24 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.7%)	26.8	166^th of 224 public high schools	25.9%		28.4	160^th of 232 public high schools	31.0%	6					47.3	43.0		45.6	$12,792
Hinds County Career/Technical Center	Public	8-12	14020 Hwy 18	Raymond	39154	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 857-3678	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Clinton High School

Is Clinton High School a good school?

Clinton High School ranks 58^th of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Clinton High School?

Clinton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clinton Park Elementary School
Elementary : Eastside Elementary School
Elementary : Northside Elementary School
Middle : Clinton Junior High School
Middle : Lovett Elementary School

What district is Clinton High School in?

Clinton Public School District

How many students attend Clinton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,339 students attended Clinton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Clinton High School?

Students at Clinton High School are 60% African American, 30% White, 5% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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