Best Public Schools in Clinton, MO


Summary:

The city of Clinton, Missouri is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a wide range in school performance, with some standout high-performing schools like Davis Elementary and others, like Clinton Middle and Clinton Senior High, lagging behind state averages.

Davis Elementary, a small school with just 41 students, stands out with a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 2.1% and a low free/reduced lunch rate of 24.39%. Similarly, Leesville Elementary, a small PK-8 school with 91 students, has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.1% despite a very high free/reduced lunch rate of 96.7%, suggesting the school is doing an excellent job of engaging its students despite economic challenges.

On the other hand, Clinton Senior High has seen a concerning decline in its state ranking, dropping from 159 out of 361 in 2021-2022 to 215 out of 378 in 2023-2024. This trend warrants further investigation to understand the underlying factors contributing to the school's performance. Overall, the data highlights the importance of factors like school size, poverty, and academic performance in understanding the educational landscape of the Clinton school district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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