Enrollment
811
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton High
Clinton High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Clinton, South Carolina, enrolling 811 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 811 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 231 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #179, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 428 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 811 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Laurens 56 also operates Clinton Middle (580 students) and Eastside Elementary (462 students) alongside Clinton High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clinton High compares
Clinton High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurens 56, which includes Clinton High.
$14,184
Per student
-3%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 45.3%
Federal 24.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~811 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clinton High a good school?
Clinton High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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