For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,187 students in 39056, MS (there are , serving 400 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 39056, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 39056, MS are Northside Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Clinton Jr Hi School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39056 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39056, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39056, MS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
451 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Grades: 2-3
| 710 students
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
453 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Grades: 4-5
| 730 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Jr Hi School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
711 Lakeview Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0619
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0619
Grades: 7-8
| 872 students
Rank: #44.
Lovett Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Grades: 6
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
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
501 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5205
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5205
Grades: PK-1
| 731 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 schools in 39056, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39056, MS include Northside Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Clinton Jr Hi School.
How many public schools are located in 39056?
8 public schools are located in 39056.
What percentage of students in 39056 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 39056 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39056?
39056 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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