- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton, MS
Clinton Jr Hi School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Jr Hi School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280109000132
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Jr Hi School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Jr Hi School has class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Jr Hi School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Clinton, MS.
School address
District: Clinton Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280109000132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Clinton Jr Hi School held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 280109000132 · Clinton, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
862 enr · 15.7:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High School (1,339 students)
Clinton Jr Hi School held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Clinton Jr Hi School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High S
Clinton High School
1,339 students
- This school
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 Jr Hi School reports 862 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Jr Hi School compares
Clinton Jr Hi School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 41% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 56.5%
White 32.6%
Asian 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Clinton Jr Hi School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
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 Jr Hi School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Park Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumner Hill Jr Hi School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Jr Hi 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 middle schools in Clinton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~862 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Jr Hi School
How many students attend Clinton Jr Hi School?
Clinton Jr Hi School has 862 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 871 (2022-23) → 872 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Jr Hi School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Jr Hi School is 15.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton Jr Hi School?
47.8% of students at Clinton Jr Hi School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Jr Hi School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Jr Hi School is African American at 56.5% of enrollment, in Clinton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Jr Hi School?
Clinton Jr Hi 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 Jr Hi School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Jr Hi 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 Jr Hi School, Clinton Public School Dist also operates Clinton High School (1,339 students), Eastside Elem (747 students), and Clinton Park Elem School (746 students). See the Clinton Public School Dist district page for the complete list.