Top Rankings
Clinton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,260 students in Clinton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Clinton School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
1,260 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clinton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
88%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,702 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,204 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,702
$12,975
Spending / Student
$12,204
$12,887
Best Clinton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton Jr High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
443 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6068
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6068
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
852 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6071
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6071
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Clinton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
489 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6070
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6070
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clinton School District?
Clinton School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,260 students.
What is the rank of Clinton School District?
Clinton School District is ranked #40 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton School District?
88% of Clinton School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clinton School District?
Clinton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Clinton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,204 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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