Enrollment
396
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280109001029
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sumner Hill Jr Hi School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sumner Hill Jr Hi School
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School is a mid-sized high school in Clinton, Mississippi, enrolling 396 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 40.7% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Mississippi average.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and White (30%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 396 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Clinton's high schools, it stands alongside Clinton High School (1,339 students): Sumner Hill Jr Hi School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 20.9:1).
Clinton Public School Dist also operates Clinton High School (1,339 students) and Clinton Jr Hi School (862 students) alongside Sumner Hill 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 Sumner Hill Jr Hi School compares
Sumner Hill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 59.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Public School Dist, which includes Sumner Hill 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 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
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
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 (~396 students)
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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.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sumner Hill Jr Hi School a good school?
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 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.
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