Top Rankings
Clinton 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 731 students in Clinton 51±¬ÁÏ District.
Public Preschools in Clinton 51±¬ÁÏ District have a diversity score of 0.61, which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
282 Schools
# Students
5,187 Students
125,600 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
10,006 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clinton 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
55%
45%
% White
33%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,273 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,383 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,273
$12,205
Spending / Student
$11,383
$12,074
Best Clinton 51±¬ÁÏ District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
501 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5205
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5205
Gr: PK-1 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex 51±¬ÁÏs are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
