What Clinton Public School District does

Clinton Public School District (CPSD) is a state-chartered public K-12 school district headquartered at 201 Easthaven Drive in Clinton, Mississippi, operating nine campuses that serve approximately 4,500 students from PreK through 12th grade. The district is organized into a tiered structure: four elementary schools (Clinton Park for PreK-1, Northside for 2nd-3rd, Eastside for 4th-5th, Lovett for 6th), two junior high schools (Clinton Junior High for 7th-8th, Sumner Hill for 9th), Clinton High School (10th-12th), and the Clinton Success Center for alternative education and credit recovery. Career and Technical Education programming at Clinton High School spans 18 courses including automotive services, healthcare, engineering, law enforcement, culinary arts, construction, multimedia, and AP Computer Science.

The district's service portfolio extends beyond standard academics to include the ACCENT gifted program (serving the top 5% of students nationally in grades 2-6), Special Services (Section 504, MTSS, Project SEARCH), English Language support with Rosetta Stone resources, athletics under the "Clinton Arrows" brand, and a modified academic calendar with strategic focus periods. Technology infrastructure centers on commercial off-the-shelf educational platforms: Canvas LMS (Instructure) for course delivery, PowerSchool for student information, Renaissance Accelerated Reader for literacy, Follett Destiny for library management, and supplementary tools (Study Island, myON, Tumblebooks, HOMER, EnVision Math, SchoolStatus, My School Bucks, Peachjar, Parchment).

As a government entity, CPSD does not generate commercial revenue; it is funded through Mississippi MAEP state allocations, local property taxes in Hinds County, and federal program funds (Title I, IDEA, CTE grants). The district is governed by a Board of Trustees and led by Superintendent Dr. Andy Schoggen (entering his fifth year). The Clinton High School Class of 2026 graduated 418 students. Distribution is entirely geographic: families enroll based on residential address within district boundaries. Marketing and community engagement operate through the district website, Arrow Insider newsletter, Clinton Arrow Podcast, and social media channels (Twitter, YouTube, Instagram).

Name

Clinton Public School District

Legal name

Clinton Public School District

Website

https://clintonpublicschools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Clinton Public School District is a state-chartered public K-12 school district in Clinton, Mississippi, operating nine campuses that serve approximately 4,500 students from PreK through 12th grade, funded by state allocations, local taxes, and federal programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Gifted education programs
• Special education services
• Alternative education

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clinton Public School District provides tuition-free K-12 public education to resident students from PreK through 12th grade across nine school campuses in Clinton, Mississippi, including traditional academics aligned to Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards, the ACCENT gifted program, an 18-course Career & Technical Education track, special education services, English language learner support, alternative education/credit recovery at the Clinton Success Center, athletics, transportation, and child nutrition. Instruction is delivered through district-wide platforms including Canvas LMS, PowerSchool, and Renaissance Accelerated Reader, supported by a modified academic calendar with strategic focus periods.

Product overview

Clinton Public School District is a K-12 public school system in Clinton, Mississippi serving approximately 4,500 students across nine campuses: four elementary schools (Clinton Park for PreK-1st, Northside for 2nd-3rd, Eastside for 4th-5th, Lovett for 6th), two junior high schools (Clinton Junior High for 7th-8th, Sumner Hill for 9th), Clinton High School (10th-12th), Clinton Success Center (alternative education), and Career & Technical Education (at CHS). The district provides core academic instruction aligned to Mississippi standards, supplemented by the ACCENT gifted program, special education services, English language support, and career/technical education with 18 CTE courses. Communications include the Clinton Arrow Podcast, Arrow Insider Newsletter, and CPSD Video Productions. The district operates on a modified calendar with strategic academic periods. Key technology platforms include Canvas LMS, PowerSchool SIS, Renaissance Accelerated Reader, Destiny library management, and various digital learning resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 General Education Traditional K-12 academic programs across nine CPSD campuses serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade with curriculum aligned to Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) CTE programs at Clinton High School offering 18 courses across computer science, automotive services, healthcare, engineering, law enforcement, culinary arts, construction, multimedia, and work-based learning, leading to industry certifications and dual credit opportunities.
• ACCENT Gifted Program Gifted education program for students in grades 2-6 identified in the top five percent nationally; five hours weekly of research, creativity, reasoning, problem-solving, leadership, and group dynamics (Academically Challenging Creative Education Needed Today).
• Clinton Success Center Alternative education program offering flexible learning environments for credit recovery, acceleration, alternative scheduling, summer school, and homebound education.
• Special Services Support services including Section 504 accommodations, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), gifted education, transition services, and Project SEARCH for students with disabilities.
• English Language (EL) Program English language support services for students with limited English proficiency, including specialized instruction, Rosetta Stone resources, and family support materials.
• Athletics Program (Clinton Arrows) Extracurricular athletic programs across multiple sports (football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, cheerleading) competing at junior high, high school, and district levels.
• Student Transportation School bus transportation services for eligible students including route information, calendar, and department contact.
• Child Nutrition Program School meal programs including breakfast and lunch services with online meal account management through My School Bucks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clinton High School Class of 2026 graduates 418 students
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• All Pro DadsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll Pro Dads partnership at Sumner Hill Junior High School provides fatherhood and family engagement programming to support parental involvement in children's education. The program aims to help fathers love and lead their families well through intentional focus and practical parenting tips.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Instructure (Canvas): Learning management system vendor whose Canvas platform is CPSD's district-wide LMS. Ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor — relevant as a dependency for instruction, assessment, and parent/student access.
• Renaissance Learning: Provider of the Accelerated Reader (AR) and Home Connect reading programs used across CPSD elementary schools. Adjacent ecosystem vendor supporting CPSD's literacy and reading-comprehension instruction.
• PowerSchool: Student information system vendor whose platform CPSD uses district-wide for enrollment, grades, attendance, and parent portal. Not a competitor but a key infrastructure provider whose pricing and product direction materially affect CPSD operations.

Direct peers

• Madison County School District: Adjacent Mississippi public K-12 district serving the Madison/Ridgeland area. Direct peer because it competes with CPSD for students in the Jackson metro, offers a comparable PreK-12 footprint, and operates under the same Mississippi funding and accountability framework.
• Jackson Public School District: Urban Mississippi public K-12 district located within the Jackson metro. Direct peer: same state funding framework, similar PreK-12 footprint, and overlapping family pool, though serving a markedly different demographic and resource base than CPSD.
• Rankin County School District: Neighboring Mississippi public K-12 district east of Jackson. Direct peer: it draws from a similar demographic and economic base, offers PreK-12 instruction under the same state standards, and competes directly with CPSD for open-enrollment families in the Jackson metro.
• Hinds County School District: Public K-12 district headquartered in Raymond, MS, within the Jackson metro. Direct peer in scale and funding structure, operating under the same Mississippi Department of Education framework as CPSD.
• Canton Public School District: North-central Mississippi public K-12 district located adjacent to the Jackson metro. Direct peer under the same Mississippi accountability and funding structure, comparable district scale, and overlapping regional labor market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/clintonschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ClintonPublicSchoolDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/clintonpublicschooldistrict

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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