Sumner Hill Junior High School serves 396 students in grades 9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumner Hill Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sumner Hill Junior High School's student population of 396 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence is the Only Option
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sumner Hill Junior High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
60%
45%
White
30%
40%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sumner Hill Junior High School often compared to?
Sumner Hill Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Sumner Hill Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Sumner Hill Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sumner Hill Junior High School?
396 students attend Sumner Hill Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sumner Hill Junior High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumner Hill Junior High School?
Sumner Hill Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumner Hill Junior High School offer ?
Sumner Hill Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumner Hill Junior High School part of?
Sumner Hill Junior High School is part of Clinton Public School District.
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