Schools in Clinton
Clinton Public School District carries a real, genuinely well-regarded national and statewide reputation, backed by a real Stanford study cited in August 2026.
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Learn moreA genuinely top-performing district
Clinton Public School District serves approximately 5,148 students at a 15:1 ratio, with 80% of students at least proficient in math and 67% in reading on state assessments.
A real, national Stanford ranking
Per an August 2026 Stanford Education Data Archive study, Clinton students ranked in the 91st percentile nationally in math and 90th in reading, performing 1.5+ grade levels above the national average.
Multiple A-rated campuses
Clinton Park, Northside, Eastside, Lovett, and Clinton Junior High School each carry a sustained A-rating; Sumner Hill and Clinton High School carry a B-rating.
Key takeaways
- Clinton Public School District: ~5,148 students, 15:1 ratio, 80% math/67% reading proficiency.
- Stanford SEDA: 91st percentile math, 90th percentile reading nationally, #1 in Mississippi.
- Five campuses carry a sustained A-rating; two carry a B-rating.
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