- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton, SC
Clinton High
Federal NCES profile for Clinton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450264000708
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Clinton, SC.
School address
District: Laurens 56 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450264000708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Clinton High held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 450264000708 · Clinton, SC High · MID · TRAD
811 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton Middle (580 students)
Clinton High held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clinton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clinton High
811 students
- Clinton Middle
Clinton Middle
580 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary
462 students
- Clinton Elemen
Clinton Elementary
422 students
- Joanna Woodson 293
Joanna Woodson Elementary
293 students
- M. S. Bailey C 139
M. S. Bailey Child Development Center
139 students
What this shows Clinton High reports 811 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton High compares
Clinton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,618
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
African American 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Clinton High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurens 56 reports $15,618 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joanna Woodson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| M. S. Bailey Child Development Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~811 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton High
How many students attend Clinton High?
Clinton High has 811 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton High is 13.7:1, which is 4% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton High?
100.0% of students at Clinton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton High?
The largest demographic group at Clinton High is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Clinton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton High?
Clinton High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 #6 of 7 public schools in Clinton, SC. 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 Laurens 56?
Besides Clinton High, Laurens 56 also operates Clinton Middle (580 students), Eastside Elementary (462 students), and Clinton Elementary (422 students). See the Laurens 56 district page for the complete list.