Sumner Hill Jr Hi School serves 471 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 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- 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 Jr Hi School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School's student population of 471 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sumner Hill Jr Hi School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
59%
47%
White
32%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sumner Hill Jr Hi School often compared to?
Sumner Hill Jr Hi Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Sumner Hill Jr Hi School?
The graduation rate of Sumner Hill Jr Hi School is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sumner Hill Jr Hi School?
471 students attend Sumner Hill Jr Hi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sumner Hill Jr Hi School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumner Hill Jr Hi School?
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sumner Hill Jr Hi School offer ?
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School offers enrollment in grades 9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumner Hill Jr Hi School part of?
Sumner Hill Jr Hi School is part of Clinton Public School District.
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