CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Clinton, Mississippi — 7 schools

5,211
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$10,858
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST operates 7 public schools serving 5,211 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Mississippi. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,148 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hinds County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,858 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 35.2% local, 48.0% state, and 16.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $56,426 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 12/100, ranked #145 of 146 in Mississippi against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (17 AP courses district-wide), a 530.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.8% African American, 31.0% White, 6.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Clinton High School accounts for 26.0% of all CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST school enrollment varies 3.6× across entities

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST school enrollment ranges from 375 students (lowest) to 1,339 students (highest), a spread of 964 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST student-counselor ratio is 530:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST chronic absenteeism rate is 20.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST is typically wider than the CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.8%
Federal
48.0%
State
35.2%
Local

Funding Equity

12
Equity Score
145 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hinds County county, where this district is located.

$1,091
Studio/mo
$1,097
1 BR/mo
$1,288
2 BR/mo
$1,544
3 BR/mo
$1,705
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$56,426
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 7 schools in CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

White 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 55.8%
Asian 6.0%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
17 AP courses total
530.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

School Enrollment
Clinton High School
1,339
Clinton Jr Hi School
862
Eastside Elem
747
Clinton Park Elem School
746
Northside Elem
683
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School
396
Lovett Elem School
375

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST has 7 schools, including 2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 5,211 students.

How much does CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST spend per student?

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST spends $10,858 per student. The district has an equity score of 12/100, ranking #145 in Mississippi.

What is the average teacher salary in CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?

The average teacher salary in CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST is $56,426 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hinds County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST students are 55.8% African American, 31.0% White, 6.0% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST has an equity score of 12/100, ranking #145 out of 146 districts in Mississippi. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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