Enrollment
1,339
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280109000131
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton High School
Clinton High School is a large high school in Clinton, Mississippi, enrolling 1,339 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Mississippi schools and 57% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 46.6% free-meal eligibility runs 42% below the Mississippi average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,339 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and White (30%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Clinton Public School Dist spends $8,818 per pupil, 26% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Clinton's high schools, it stands alongside Sumner Hill Jr Hi School (396 students): Clinton High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 14.7:1).
Clinton Public School Dist also operates Clinton Jr Hi School (862 students) and Eastside Elem (747 students) alongside Clinton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clinton High School compares
Clinton High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Public School Dist, which includes Clinton High School.
$8,818
Per student
-26%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 48.0%
Federal 16.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clinton High School a good school?
Clinton High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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