For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,551 students in Clinton, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, MS are Northside Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Lovett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clinton, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
451 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Gr: 2-3 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
453 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Gr: 4-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Lovett Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Gr: 6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Alternative School
Alternative School
201 Easthaven Drive
Clinton, MS 39060
(601) 925-4027
Clinton, MS 39060
(601) 925-4027
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
501 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5205
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5205
Gr: PK-1 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, MS include Northside Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Lovett Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clinton?
5 public elementary schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Clinton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clinton include: Northside Elementary School vs. Eastside Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School vs. Northside Elementary School
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