Sumner Hill Junior High School

Clinton Public School District
400 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
396 Students
Secondary School 9th - 9th
School Overview
Sumner Hill Junior High School, located at 400 W. Northside Drive in Clinton, Mississippi, serves as a key transitional campus within the Clinton Public School District. As a junior high school, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, typically catering to 8th and 9th-grade students. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic preparation, character development, and the cultivation of study habits necessary for success in secondary education.

Beyond academics, Sumner Hill is integrated into the broader Clinton community, benefiting from the district's reputation for maintaining high educational standards and strong extracurricular programs. The school provides students with opportunities to engage in various clubs, sports, and arts programs, which help foster a sense of school spirit and personal growth. By providing a structured yet engaging learning environment, Sumner Hill aims to prepare its students for the rigors of Clinton High School and beyond.
396
Total Students
31.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    237 (59.8%)
  • White
    118 (29.8%)
  • Asian
    23 (5.8%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.5%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Clinton Public School District
Phone: (601)924-5510
Website: http://www.clintonpublicschools.com/schools/sumner-hill
Grade Range: 9th - 9th
Total Students: 396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 150
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 396
Gender Ratio