For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,305 students in Clinton, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton, AR are Clinton Jr High School, Clinton Elementary School and Clinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, AR public schools 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). Schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clinton, AR (2025-26)
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 Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6079
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6079
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
760 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6046
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6046
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Clinton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
489 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6035
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6035
Gr: 9-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Clinton, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20308 Hwy 16 W
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Gr: K-6 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
20308 Hwy 16 W
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1243 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6043
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6043
Gr: 4-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clinton, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton, AR include Clinton Jr High School, Clinton Elementary School and Clinton High School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton?
3 public schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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