- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton, TN
Clinton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470009000007
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 624
- students enrolled
Clinton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Clinton, TN.
School address
District: Anderson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470009000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Clinton Middle School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 470009000007 · Clinton, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 13:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High School (1,021 students)
Clinton Middle School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Clinton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High S
Clinton High School
1,021 students
- Anderson Count
Anderson County High School
1,019 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Middle School compares
Clinton Middle 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 | ▼ 15% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Clinton Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Anderson County reports $12,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson County High School | Larger | 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Middle School
How many students attend Clinton Middle School?
Clinton Middle School has 624 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton, TN. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Middle School is 13:1, which is 15% 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Middle School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Clinton, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Middle School?
Clinton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Middle School ranks #9 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 Middle School, Anderson County also operates Clinton High School (1,021 students), Anderson County High School (1,019 students), and Claxton Elementary (456 students). See the Anderson County district page for the complete list.