How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cherokee County Schools | Clinton City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Murphy, North Carolina | Clinton, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 3,146 | 3,051 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cherokee County Schools | Clinton City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,303 | $11,982 |
| Federal Revenue | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| State Revenue | 52.4% | 58.4% |
| Local Revenue | 20.4% | 19.2% |
Cherokee County Schools
Federal State Local
Clinton City Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cherokee County Schools | Clinton City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.1% | 17.0% |
| African American | 1.6% | 32.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% | 42.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.2% | 99.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cherokee County Schools | Clinton City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 222:1 | 345:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.7% | 24.9% |
School Types
Cherokee County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Clinton City Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.