- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton, TN
Clinton High School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470009000008
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 1,021
- students enrolled
Clinton High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Clinton, TN.
School address
District: Anderson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470009000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Clinton High School held near 1,073 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.3 → 72.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-53 students YoY 470009000008 · Clinton, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,021 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson County High School (1,019 students)
Clinton High School held near 1,073 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.3 → 72.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Clinton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clinton High School
1,021 students
- Anderson Count
Anderson County High School
1,019 students
- Clinton Middle
Clinton Middle School
624 students
- Claxton Elemen
Claxton Elementary
456 students
- Norris Middle
Norris Middle School
448 students
- Lake City Elem 387
Lake City Elementary
387 students
What this shows Clinton High School reports 1,021 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton High School compares
Clinton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,021 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,021
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$12,945
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Clinton High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Anderson County reports $12,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claxton Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norris Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake City Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,021 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton High School
How many students attend Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has 1,021 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,126 (2022-23) → 1,073 (2023-24), nearly flat (-53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton High School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton High School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Clinton, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Clinton, TN. 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 Anderson County?
Besides Clinton High School, Anderson County also operates Anderson County High School (1,019 students), Clinton Middle School (624 students), and Claxton Elementary (456 students). See the Anderson County district page for the complete list.