Clinton

Clinton, Tennessee — 3 schools

968
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,819
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Clinton operates 3 public schools serving 968 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 963 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Anderson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,819 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 39.3% local, 41.1% state, and 19.6% 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 $70,568 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #37 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 436.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.5% White, 6.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American across the district's schools.

Clinton Elementary accounts for 56.1% 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: elementary. 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 school enrollment varies 2.8× across entities

Clinton school enrollment ranges from 192 students (lowest) to 540 students (highest), a spread of 348 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Clinton student-counselor ratio is 436:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Clinton chronic absenteeism rate is 20.2% — 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?

19.6%
Federal
41.1%
State
39.3%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
37 / 140
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,177
Studio/mo
$1,184
1 BR/mo
$1,471
2 BR/mo
$1,864
3 BR/mo
$2,172
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,568
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 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 7.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

436.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Clinton

School Enrollment
Clinton Elementary
540
South Clinton Elementary
231
North Clinton Elementary
192

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clinton?

Clinton has 3 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 968 students.

How much does Clinton spend per student?

Clinton spends $13,819 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #37 in Tennessee.

What is the average teacher salary in Clinton?

The average teacher salary in Clinton is $70,568 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 Anderson 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 82.5% White, 6.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American, 1.6% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Clinton?

Clinton has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #37 out of 140 districts in Tennessee. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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