- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton, NC
Clinton High
Federal NCES profile for Clinton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370093000353
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton High has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton High ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Clinton, NC.
School address
District: Clinton City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370093000353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Clinton High held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 370093000353 · Clinton, NC High · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 17.6:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sampson Middle (703 students)
Clinton High held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clinton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clinton High
828 students
- Sampson Middle
Sampson Middle
703 students
- Sunset Avenue
Sunset Avenue Elementary
649 students
- Butler Avenue
Butler Avenue Elementary
469 students
- Langdon C Kerr
Langdon C Kerr Elementary
366 students
What this shows Clinton High reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton High compares
Clinton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,982
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
African American 33.1%
White 21.9%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Clinton High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clinton City Schools reports $11,982 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butler Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langdon C Kerr Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Clinton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~828 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton High
How many students attend Clinton High?
Clinton High has 828 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton High is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton High?
99.3% of students at Clinton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton High?
The largest demographic group at Clinton High is Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment, in Clinton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton High?
Clinton High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clinton High rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton High ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Clinton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton City Schools?
Besides Clinton High, Clinton City Schools also operates Sampson Middle (703 students), Sunset Avenue Elementary (649 students), and Butler Avenue Elementary (469 students). See the Clinton City Schools district page for the complete list.