Clinton

Clinton, Massachusetts — 3 schools

1,972
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$21,323
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Clinton operates 3 public schools serving 1,972 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,025 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Worcester County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,323 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 35.6% local, 54.5% state, and 9.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $112,236 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #202 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (18 AP courses district-wide), a 231.9:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 30.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.0% White, 44.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% African American across the district's schools.

Clinton Elementary accounts for 43.0% of all Clinton student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Clinton-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Clinton student-counselor ratio is 232:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Clinton chronic absenteeism rate is 30.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Clinton is typically wider than the Clinton-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.9%
Federal
54.5%
State
35.6%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
202 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Worcester County county, where this district is located.

$1,206
Studio/mo
$1,410
1 BR/mo
$1,749
2 BR/mo
$2,247
3 BR/mo
$2,637
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$112,236
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Clinton.

White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 2.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
18 AP courses total
231.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
30.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Clinton

School Enrollment
Clinton Elementary
870
Clinton Senior High
582
Clinton Middle School
573

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clinton?

Clinton has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,972 students.

How much does Clinton spend per student?

Clinton spends $21,323 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #202 in Massachusetts.

What is the average teacher salary in Clinton?

The average teacher salary in Clinton is $112,236 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Clinton?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Worcester County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Clinton?

Clinton students are 49.0% White, 44.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Clinton?

Clinton has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #202 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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