- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton, MS
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School
Federal NCES profile for Sumner Hill Jr Hi School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280109001029
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School has class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner Hill Jr Hi School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Clinton, MS.
School address
District: Clinton Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280109001029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 280109001029 · Clinton, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 14.7:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High School (1,339 students)
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Sumner Hill 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
- 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
- This school 396
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School
396 students
What this shows Sumner Hill Jr Hi School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumner Hill Jr Hi School compares
Sumner Hill 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 49% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 59.8%
White 29.8%
Asian 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Sumner Hill Jr Hi School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Sumner Hill 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 |
| Clinton Jr Hi School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Park Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumner Hill Jr Hi 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
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumner Hill Jr Hi School
How many students attend Sumner Hill Jr Hi School?
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School has 396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner Hill Jr Hi School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner Hill Jr Hi School is 14.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumner Hill Jr Hi School?
40.7% of students at Sumner Hill Jr Hi School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumner Hill Jr Hi School?
The largest demographic group at Sumner Hill Jr Hi School is African American at 59.8% of enrollment, in Clinton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumner Hill Jr Hi School?
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Sumner Hill Jr Hi School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner Hill Jr Hi School ranks #5 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 Sumner Hill Jr Hi School, Clinton Public School Dist also operates Clinton High School (1,339 students), Clinton Jr Hi School (862 students), and Eastside Elem (747 students). See the Clinton Public School Dist district page for the complete list.