Clinton Public School District

District Overview
Located at 201 Easthaven Drive in Clinton, Mississippi, the Clinton Public School District serves as a cornerstone of academic life within the greater Jackson metropolitan region. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages nine operational schools providing comprehensive instruction across a wide span from pre-kindergarten through grade 13. Situated in a rural fringe setting, the district offers an accessible learning environment to a diverse student body of 5,148 enrolled learners. Clinton’s student population reflects a rich multicultural community, comprising approximately 2,885 Black, 1,605 White, 294 Asian, 217 Hispanic, and 136 multi-racial students, along with American Indian and Pacific Islander peers, all supported by an evenly balanced ratio of female and male students.

To foster student achievement across all grade levels, the Clinton Public School District maintains a strong staffing foundation anchored by more than 1,320 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. The instructional network is led by 714 FTE classroom teachers and nearly 75 instructional aides, creating a favorable learning environment designed to address individual academic needs. This teaching corps is further bolstered by over 530 dedicated support personnel who maintain district operations, student services, and facility wellbeing. Families, educators, and researchers seeking further insight into the district's ongoing initiatives and community resources can visit their official website at clintonpublicschools.com, highlighting a continued commitment to educational excellence in Mississippi.
9
Total Schools
5,148
Total Students
714.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clinton Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,605
Hispanic217
Black2,885
Asian294
Two or More136
American Indian7
Pacific Islander4
  • Black
    2,885 (56.0%)
  • White
    1,605 (31.2%)
  • Asian
    294 (5.7%)
  • Hispanic
    217 (4.2%)
  • Two or More
    136 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Clinton Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High2
Other2
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:5,148*
Teachers (FTE):714.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.2