- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton, MS
Clinton High School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280109000131
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Clinton, MS.
School address
District: Clinton Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280109000131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Clinton High School grew from 1,226 students in 2022-23 to 1,290 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 64.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 280109000131 · Clinton, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,339 enr · 20.9:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton Jr Hi School (862 students)
Clinton High School grew from 1,226 students in 2022-23 to 1,290 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 64.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Clinton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clinton High School
1,339 students
- Clinton Jr Hi
Clinton Jr Hi School
862 students
- Eastside Elem
Eastside Elem
747 students
- Clinton Park E
Clinton Park Elem School
746 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elem
683 students
- Sumner Hill Jr 396
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School
396 students
What this shows Clinton High School reports 1,339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton High School compares
Clinton High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 57% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 42% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,339 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,339
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 99% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 59.5%
White 30.4%
Asian 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Clinton High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Clinton Public School Dist reports $9,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Jr Hi School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton Park Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumner Hill Jr Hi School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Clinton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton High School
How many students attend Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has 1,339 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,226 (2022-23) → 1,290 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School is 20.9:1, which is 57% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton High School?
46.6% of students at Clinton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton High School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton High School is African American at 59.5% of enrollment, in Clinton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clinton High School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Clinton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton Public School Dist?
Besides Clinton High School, Clinton Public School Dist also operates Clinton Jr Hi School (862 students), Eastside Elem (747 students), and Clinton Park Elem School (746 students). See the Clinton Public School Dist district page for the complete list.