Clinton School District

701 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735-2901
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,885 students in Clinton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Clinton School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,885 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clinton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#359 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
40%
38%
43%
29%
38%
(21-22)
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
88%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,895 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,147 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,895
$15,190
Spending / Student
$13,147
$14,008

Best Clinton School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1106 S 2nd Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2247
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Clinton Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
709 S 8th Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3179
Gr: 3-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Clinton
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
502 S 5th Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5845
Gr: PK | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Technical School
Vocational School
602 S 5th
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-6101
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
809 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5585
Gr: K-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clinton School District?
Clinton School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,885 students.
What is the rank of Clinton School District?
Clinton School District is ranked #366 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton School District?
88% of Clinton School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Clinton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,147 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,885 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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