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CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
9
Schools
5,211
Students
$10,858
Per-Pupil Spend
-24% nat'l
99.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
57.0%
Graduation Rate
-29.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 5,211 students across 9 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 57.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,858 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLINTON PARK ELEM SCHOOLPK–01712
EASTSIDE ELEM04–05761
NORTHSIDE ELEM02–03728
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLINTON JR HI SCHOOL07–08871
LOVETT ELEM SCHOOL06–06446
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL10–121,226
CLINTON VOC COMPLEX09–120
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLINTON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLKG–120
SUMNER HILL JR HI SCHOOL09–09467
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,858-24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
35%
State
48.0%
Local (property tax)
35.2%
Federal
16.8%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,211
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate57.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 57.0%, graduation is 29.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,858, spending is 24% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,211 students.
What is the graduation rate for CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 57.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST spends $10,858 per pupil — 24% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
No, CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST serve?
CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.