Ambition Preparatory Charter School vs Clinton Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Jackson · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
563 students
Clinton Junior High School
Clinton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
862 students
| Measure | Ambition Preparatory Charter School Jackson, Mississippi | Clinton Junior High School Clinton, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #421 of 427 | #23 of 181 |
| National rank | #50102 of 50,301 | #4749 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 563 | 862 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 862 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Jackson | Clinton |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clinton Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 6.2).
- •Clinton Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 100%).
- •Clinton Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.9).
- •Clinton Junior High School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 563.
- •Ambition Preparatory Charter School is a charter school while Clinton Junior High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ambition Preparatory Charter School better than Clinton Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clinton Junior High School ranks higher (63.3 vs 6.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ambition Preparatory Charter School and Clinton Junior High School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Clinton in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School: 563. Clinton Junior High School: 862. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambition Preparatory Charter School and Clinton Junior High School rank in Mississippi?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School is 421st of 427 and Clinton Junior High School is 23rd of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).