Public schools in Clinton, MS
9 open public schools with an address in Clinton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,148
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Mississippi median 13.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Clinton public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Clinton, MS: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,148 students, an average of 572 per school. The largest campus is Clinton High School (1,339 students), and the largest elementary school is Eastside Elementary School (747).
Every listed school belongs to Clinton Public School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Clinton
Elementary schools in Clinton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Park Elementary School Clinton Public School District | PK–01 | 746 | 15.9:1 | |
| Eastside Elementary School Clinton Public School District | 04–05 | 747 | 15.2:1 | |
| Northside Elementary School Clinton Public School District | 02–03 | 683 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Clinton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Junior High School Clinton Public School District | 07–08 | 862 | 14.7:1 | |
| Lovett Elementary School Clinton Public School District | 06–06 | 375 | 15.6:1 |
High schools in Clinton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School Clinton Public School District | 10–13 | 1,339 | 15.3:1 | |
| Clinton Voc Complex Clinton Public School District · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Clinton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Alternative School Clinton Public School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — | |
| Sumner Hill Junior High School Clinton Public School District | 09–09 | 396 | 12.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.2%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black56%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Clinton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,148 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Clinton
How many public schools are in Clinton, MS?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Clinton: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 5,148 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Clinton?
All listed public schools with an address in Clinton belong to Clinton Public School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Clinton?
Clinton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Clinton, with 1,339 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Clinton?
No school with an address in Clinton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Mississippi.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Clinton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Clinton public schools is 15.2:1, higher than the Mississippi school median of 13.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Clinton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Mississippi cities