For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,761 students in Clinton, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Clinton, MS is Clinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Clinton, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clinton High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clinton, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Grades: 10-12
| 1,290 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Alternative School
Alternative School
201 Easthaven Drive
Clinton, MS 39060
(601) 925-4027
Clinton, MS 39060
(601) 925-4027
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Voc Complex
Vocational School
401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0247
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0247
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
400 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5510
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5510
Grades: 9
| 471 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clinton, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Clinton, MS include Clinton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clinton?
4 public high schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Clinton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clinton include: Sumner Hill Jr Hi School vs. Clinton High School, Clinton Voc Complex vs. Clinton High School, Clinton High School vs. Sumner Hill Jr Hi School
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