Clinton Junior High School

Summary:

Clinton Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Clinton Public School District in Clinton, Mississippi, with a student population of 871 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, ranking 11th out of 264 middle schools in Mississippi and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a very high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, Clinton Junior High School has maintained exceptional academic achievement. In the 2023-2024 school year, 82% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 57.2%. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.8 to 17.8 over the past three years, may contribute to its strong performance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as those in the Jackson Public School District, Kirksey Middle School, and Peebles Middle School, Clinton Junior High School stands out as a high-performing institution, highlighting the importance of effective teaching strategies, targeted student support, and a positive school culture in enabling students to thrive despite socioeconomic challenges.

Detail:

Public 7-8

711 Lakeview Drive
Clinton, MS 39056

(601) 924-0619

District: Clinton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,830

Students who attend Clinton Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Clinton High School

Feeder schools for Clinton Junior High School:

Elementary:	Clinton Park Elementary School
	Eastside Elementary
	Northside Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 871

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.5%

White:

31.1%

Asian:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clinton Junior High School ranks better than 95.8% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.41. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (60.5%), White (31.1%), Asian (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clinton Junior High School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Clinton Junior High School employs 55 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clinton Junior High School is $6,830.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Clinton Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton Junior High School 11^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Clinton Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clinton Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	83.77	28^th	244	88.5%
2009	88.10	18^th	247	92.7%
2010	86.74	21^st	255	91.8%
2011	86.87	18^th	264	93.2%
2012	85.46	28^th	270	89.6%
2013	88.69	15^th	269	94.4%
2014	92.39	5^th	264	98.1%
2015	90.23	17^th	266	93.6%
2016	80.88	39^th	260	85.0%
2017	82.50	43^rd	272	84.2%
2018	79.31	46^th	252	81.7%
2019	82.58	40^th	264	84.8%
2021	93.24	9^th	257	96.5%
2022	94.77	7^th	257	97.3%
2023	92.85	8^th	243	96.7%
2024	92.41	11^th	264	95.8%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clinton Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	552	248	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	805
1991	571	249	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	827
1992	576	256	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	841
1993	563	309	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	885
1994	594	325	13	3	1	n/a	n/a	936
1995	551	333	15	1	0	n/a	n/a	900
1996	551	333	15	1	0	n/a	n/a	900
1997	593	322	14	1	0	n/a	n/a	930
1998	546	329	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	889
1999	506	319	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	835
2000	504	286	11	1	1	n/a	n/a	803
2001	533	309	13	4	2	n/a	n/a	861
2002	474	376	15	6	1	n/a	n/a	872
2003	474	376	15	6	1	n/a	n/a	872
2004	475	382	15	6	1	n/a	n/a	879
2005	431	393	17	5	1	n/a	n/a	847
2006	403	392	20	7	1	n/a	n/a	823
2007	400	412	21	12	3	n/a	n/a	848
2008	337	422	25	9	3	n/a	n/a	796
2009	330	431	28	8	1	0	0	798
2010	322	414	21	13	1	0	1	772
2011	294	402	28	16	2	0	0	742
2012	288	418	37	21	1	0	1	766
2013	296	421	41	16	1	0	0	775
2014	284	435	35	21	1	0	1	777
2015	285	425	36	20	1	1	0	768
2016	294	457	35	15	1	2	0	804
2017	308	448	40	14	1	1	0	812
2018	296	493	49	25	2	0	0	865
2019	299	489	41	28	0	1	1	859
2020	317	487	41	22	1	1	3	872
2021	329	512	46	24	0	0	9	920
2022	313	509	48	25	0	0	16	911
2023	271	527	44	17	2	1	9	871

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clinton Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	805	47.7	16.8	n/a
1991	827	48.5	17.0	n/a
1992	841	49.0	17.1	22.6
1993	885	46.7	19.0	22.9
1994	936	46.9	20.0	23.3
1995	900	48.3	18.6	23.4
1996	900	48.3	18.6	23.4
1997	930	51.5	18.1	22.3
1998	889	50.0	17.8	22.2
1999	835	51.0	16.4	27.4
2000	803	50.2	16.0	28.9
2001	861	48.5	17.8	32.1
2002	872	78.3	11.1	34.7
2003	872	78.3	11.1	34.7
2004	879	77.6	11.3	33.3
2005	847	51.2	16.5	34.7
2006	823	49.9	16.5	37.9
2007	848	50.3	16.9	41.6
2008	796	51.4	15.5	39.2
2009	798	50.5	15.8	43.1
2010	772	49.7	15.5	43.1
2011	742	47.7	15.5	44.5
2012	766	47.0	16.2	50.3
2013	775	43.4	17.8	48.9
2014	777	45.2	17.1	48.6
2015	768	46.0	16.6	50.1
2016	804	47.0	17.1	51.5
2017	812	48.7	16.6	48.3
2018	865	49.5	17.4	51
2019	859	48.1	17.8	51.7
2020	872	45.6	19.1	53.2
2021	920	54.1	16.9	99.7
2022	911	51.0	17.8	99.7
2023	871	55.0	15.8	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clinton Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	805	47.7	16.8	n/a
1991	827	48.5	17.0	n/a
1992	841	49.0	17.1	22.6
1993	885	46.7	19.0	22.9
1994	936	46.9	20.0	23.3
1995	900	48.3	18.6	23.4
1996	900	48.3	18.6	23.4
1997	930	51.5	18.1	22.3
1998	889	50.0	17.8	22.2
1999	835	51.0	16.4	27.4
2000	803	50.2	16.0	28.9
2001	861	48.5	17.8	32.1
2002	872	78.3	11.1	34.7
2003	872	78.3	11.1	34.7
2004	879	77.6	11.3	33.3
2005	847	51.2	16.5	34.7
2006	823	49.9	16.5	37.9
2007	848	50.3	16.9	41.6
2008	796	51.4	15.5	39.2
2009	798	50.5	15.8	43.1
2010	772	49.7	15.5	43.1
2011	742	47.7	15.5	44.5
2012	766	47.0	16.2	50.3
2013	775	43.4	17.8	48.9
2014	777	45.2	17.1	48.6
2015	768	46.0	16.6	50.1
2016	804	47.0	17.1	51.5
2017	812	48.7	16.6	48.3
2018	865	49.5	17.4	51
2019	859	48.1	17.8	51.7
2020	872	45.6	19.1	53.2
2021	920	54.1	16.9	99.7
2022	911	51.0	17.8	99.7
2023	871	55.0	15.8	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clinton Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$246 (3.6%)	$6,584 (96.4%)	$6,830

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clinton Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 40^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 8^th of 243 Middle schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Junior High School)	57.4	56.6	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Public School District)	57.4	56.6	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clinton Junior High School)	67.4	69.7	2.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clinton Public School District)	67.4	69.7	2.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Junior High School)	50.1	65.1	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Public School District)	50.1	65.1	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clinton Junior High School)	47	81.3	34.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clinton Public School District)	47	81.3	34.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Clinton Junior High School)	66.1	74.9	8.8%
8th Grade Science (Clinton Public School District)	66.1	74.9	8.8%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Clinton Junior High School)	98.3	100	1.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Clinton Public School District)	64.4	80.5	16.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	859	871	1.4%
African American	489	527	7.8%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	41	44	7.3%
Hispanic	28	17	39.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	299	271	9.4%
Two or More Races	1	9	800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.7%	99.7%	48%

Schools Near Clinton Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clinton Junior High School	Public	7-8	711 Lakeview Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-0619	871	55	15.8	99.7%	271 (31.1%)	527 (60.5%)	17 (2.0%)	44 (5.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.0%)	92.4	11^th of 264 public middle schools	95.8%		92.9	8^th of 243 public middle schools	96.7%	3			63.6	58.1			82.0	85.0	100.0		74.3	$6,830	$246	$6,584
Lovett Elementary School	Public	6	2002 W. Northside Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-5664	446	24	18.5	99.3%	181 (40.6%)	223 (50.0%)	7 (1.6%)	23 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.8%)								(n/a)		61.6				75.9						$6,817	$240	$6,577
Northwest Middle School	Public	6-8	7020 Highway 49 N	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3609	206	23	9.0	100.0%	1 (0.5%)	198 (96.1%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	89.3	20^th of 264 public middle schools	92.4%		91.9	9^th of 243 public middle schools	96.3%	11		68.6	94.2	65.7		78.6	91.2	57.9	100.0		67.2	$12,362	$997	$11,365
Cardozo Middle School	Public	6-8	3180 McDowell Rd Ext	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 346-5635	625	51	12.2	100.0%	11 (1.8%)	586 (93.8%)	20 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	5	260^th of 264 public middle schools	1.5%		6.6	237^th of 243 public middle schools	2.5%	23		14.0	16.2	12.8		14.6	19.8	14.6			18.1	$9,367	$1,144	$8,223
Powell Middle School	Public	6-8	3655 Livingston Road	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3580	320	33	9.7	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	314 (98.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	3.6	262^nd of 264 public middle schools	0.8%		5.4	241^st of 243 public middle schools	0.8%	21		10.5	15.5	12.9		4.0	14.3	16.7			18.8	$11,137	$1,454	$9,683
Blackburn Middle School	Public	6-8	1311 W Pearl Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5329	614	48	12.8	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	602 (98.0%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4.1	261^st of 264 public middle schools	1.1%		6.3	238^th of 243 public middle schools	2.1%	23		9.3	9.5	17.0		8.0	16.7	18.4			24.1	$12,134	$1,431	$10,703
Reimagine Prep	Public, Charter	5-8	309 W McDowell Rd	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Reimagine Prep	Yes	No	No	Yes	(601) 941-0844	514	36	14.3	100.0%	2 (0.4%)	507 (98.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23.9	203^rd of 264 public middle schools	23.1%		16.2	215^th of 243 public middle schools	11.5%	12	25.0	19.0	23.3	31.9	7.6	24.6	44.8	33.9		46.2	53.5	$8,041	$674	$7,367
Peeples Middle School	Public	6-8	2940 Belvedere Drive	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 346-5660	298	36	8.3	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	290 (97.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	2.4	264^th of 264 public middle schools	0.0%					(n/a)		8.0	8.2	9.1		5.3	13.9	13.9			16.7	$13,301	$1,911	$11,390
Bailey Middle Apac School	Public	6-8	1900 N State Street	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-5343	247	25	10.0	100.0%	13 (5.3%)	225 (91.1%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	89	23^rd of 264 public middle schools	91.3%		91.1	12^th of 243 public middle schools	95.1%	11		57.1	64.8	70.0		73.6	71.7	63.8	100.0		82.5	$10,648	$919	$9,728
Whitten Middle School	Public	6-8	210 Daniel Lake Boulevard	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4309	338	28	12.2	100.0%	3 (0.9%)	281 (83.1%)	46 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	2.4	263^rd of 264 public middle schools	0.4%		10.9	226^th of 243 public middle schools	7.0%	37		8.9	9.4	7.0		9.8	12.0	13.0			14.0	$11,491	$1,465	$10,026

Frequently Asked Questions about Clinton Junior High School

What district is Clinton Junior High School in?

Clinton Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Clinton Junior High School?

Students at Clinton Junior High School are 61% African American, 31% White, 5% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Clinton Junior High School a good school?

Yes! Clinton Junior High School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 11^th of 264 Mississippi middle schools.

How many students attend Clinton Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 871 students attended Clinton Junior High School.

What high school do graduates of Clinton Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Clinton Junior High School usually go on to attend Clinton High School

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