Enrollment
862
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Jr Hi School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Jr Hi School
Clinton Jr Hi School is a large middle school in Clinton, Mississippi, enrolling 862 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 47.8% free-meal eligibility runs 41% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 862 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 110 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #82, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (33%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% 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.
Discipline events run high: 233 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 862 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Clinton's middle schools, it stands alongside Lovett Elem School (375 students): Clinton Jr Hi School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 15.6:1).
Clinton Public School Dist also operates Clinton High School (1,339 students) and Eastside Elem (747 students) alongside Clinton Jr Hi 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 Jr Hi School compares
Clinton Jr Hi 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Public School Dist, which includes Clinton Jr Hi 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 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
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- 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 middle schools in Clinton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~862 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clinton Jr Hi School a good school?
Clinton Jr Hi School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools. 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 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.
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