- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Clinton Middle shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 450264001264 · Clinton, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High (811 students)
Clinton Middle shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clinton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High
Clinton High
811 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Middle compares
Clinton Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 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
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Laurens 56 reports $15,618 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 middle 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 (~580 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), down 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.