Enrollment
580
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton, SC
Clinton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450264001264
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Clinton, SC.
School address
District: Laurens 56 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450264001264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Middle
Clinton Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Clinton, South Carolina, enrolling 580 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
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.
With 580 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 369 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #196.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% 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: 507 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 580 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Laurens 56 also operates Clinton High (811 students) and Eastside Elementary (462 students) alongside Clinton Middle.
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 Middle compares
Clinton Middle 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
276
in-school suspensions + 231 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 47.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 87.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 51.7%
African American 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Clinton Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurens 56, which includes Clinton Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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 middle 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 (~580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton Middle
How many students attend Clinton Middle?
Clinton Middle has 580 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Middle is 12.6:1, which is 12% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 Middle?
100.0% of students at Clinton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Middle is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Clinton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Middle?
Clinton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clinton Middle rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Middle ranks #3 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 Middle a good school?
Clinton Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools. 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 Middle, Laurens 56 also operates Clinton High (811 students), Eastside Elementary (462 students), and Clinton Elementary (422 students). See the Laurens 56 district page for the complete list.
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