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Clinton High ranks 110 th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clinton High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 760 students attended Clinton High.

What is the racial makeup of Clinton High?

Students at Clinton High are 49% White, 38% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Clinton High

Summary:

Clinton High is a public high school serving 781 students in grades 9-12 in Clinton, South Carolina, which is part of the Laurens 56 School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (38.54%) and Hispanic (7.04%) students compared to nearby schools. While Clinton High's performance has been relatively stable, ranking in the middle range of South Carolina high schools, it shows some strengths and areas for improvement.

Clinton High performs better for certain student subgroups, ranking higher for African American students (76th out of 194 schools) and low socioeconomic status students (95th out of 229 schools) than for White students (101st out of 196 schools) and gifted and talented students (95th out of 157 schools). The school's End-of-Course Exam (EOCEP) scores also vary, with stronger performance in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (81.13% proficient or better) compared to English 1 (53.55% proficient or better) and U.S. History and the Constitution (50.29% proficient or better).

Compared to nearby schools, Clinton High generally performs better than Laurens District 55 High, which is ranked lower and has lower EOCEP scores. However, Woodruff High and Whitmire Community School (High) tend to outperform Clinton High in terms of school ranking and EOCEP scores. Despite these challenges, Clinton High's increased spending per student and improved student-teacher ratio may be contributing to its performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

18132 Highway 72 East
Clinton, SC 29325

(864) 833-0817

District: Laurens 56

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,463

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 760

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.7%

African American:

38.0%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clinton High ranks better than 53.2% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clinton High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.7%), African American (38%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clinton High is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Clinton High employs 58.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clinton High is $14,463.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clinton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton High 110^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Clinton High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Laurens 56:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurens 56 28^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clinton High

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Rank History for all students at Clinton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2005	47.56	129^th	187	31.0%
2006	45.39	145^th	191	24.1%
2007	55.87	110^th	191	42.4%
2008	37.81	132^nd	185	28.6%
2009	38.87	138^th	188	26.6%
2010	38.50	140^th	199	29.6%
2011	39.96	130^th	199	34.7%
2012	37.41	141^st	202	30.2%
2013	35.66	135^th	203	33.5%
2014	38.90	134^th	210	36.2%
2015	40.11	124^th	232	46.6%
2016	37.07	137^th	231	40.7%
2017	48.29	84^th	223	62.3%
2018	40.08	107^th	216	50.5%
2019	25.55	153^rd	225	32.0%
2021	30.76	148^th	227	34.8%
2022	39.72	125^th	226	44.7%
2023	44.91	120^th	237	49.4%
2024	47.89	110^th	235	53.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clinton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	44.34	99^th	214	53.7%
2019	33.21	127^th	217	41.5%
2021	30.14	150^th	213	29.6%
2022	44.33	112^th	220	49.1%
2023	50.47	96^th	226	57.5%
2024	51.60	95^th	229	58.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Clinton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	40.08	112^th	210	46.7%
2019	28.00	145^th	213	31.9%
2021	33.32	140^th	213	34.3%
2022	43.06	119^th	220	45.9%
2023	46.10	112^th	223	49.8%
2024	51.56	99^th	225	56.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Clinton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	46.66	68^th	137	50.4%
2019	40.19	84^th	143	41.3%
2021	10.25	108^th	115	6.1%
2022	26.08	103^rd	139	25.9%
2023	39.27	86^th	141	39.0%
2024	60.30	52^nd	145	64.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Clinton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.04	122^nd	156	21.8%
2024	56.50	95^th	157	39.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Clinton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	42.54	101^st	213	52.6%
2019	22.93	158^th	218	27.5%
2021	25.98	153^rd	215	28.8%
2022	35.75	137^th	224	38.8%
2023	42.88	112^th	229	51.1%
2024	43.22	116^th	228	49.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Clinton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	43.51	99^th	183	45.9%
2019	28.90	135^th	184	26.6%
2021	32.37	125^th	178	29.8%
2022	43.02	103^rd	190	45.8%
2023	47.26	95^th	199	52.3%
2024	53.88	76^th	194	60.8%

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Rank History for White students at Clinton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	35.57	105^th	185	43.2%
2019	20.77	151^st	191	20.9%
2021	24.55	150^th	189	20.6%
2022	28.54	138^th	192	28.1%
2023	32.76	135^th	197	31.5%
2024	45.45	101^st	196	48.5%

See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clinton High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	654	449	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1104
1989	641	438	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1082
1990	603	450	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1057
1991	598	411	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1013
1992	568	404	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	974
1993	533	368	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	904
1994	535	368	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	907
1995	551	355	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	908
1996	551	355	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	908
1997	581	375	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	959
1998	564	382	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	950
1999	575	390	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	969
2000	568	412	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	991
2001	569	419	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1002
2002	568	402	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	3	981
2003	568	402	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	3	981
2004	553	430	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	993
2005	550	431	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	996
2006	522	424	3	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	967
2007	544	429	6	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	1003
2008	588	434	7	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	1047
2009	530	437	5	21	0	n/a	n/a	1	994
2010	502	403	5	23	0	n/a	n/a	1	934
2011	493	369	4	22	0	0	15	0	903
2012	450	350	3	30	0	0	15	0	848
2013	483	316	4	28	0	0	18	0	849
2014	499	316	0	28	1	0	19	0	863
2015	510	312	3	31	1	0	23	0	880
2016	523	294	3	37	1	0	26	0	884
2017	464	285	2	38	1	0	28	0	818
2018	453	281	4	39	0	0	31	0	808
2019	475	309	4	47	0	0	39	0	874
2020	435	299	3	49	0	1	45	0	832
2021	457	323	3	57	0	1	41	0	882
2022	423	301	3	52	0	1	42	0	822
2023	380	301	3	55	0	2	40	0	781
2024	370	289	5	61	0	0	35	0	760

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clinton High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1104	55.3	19.9	n/a
1989	1082	55.7	19.4	n/a
1990	1057	53.8	19.6	n/a
1991	1013	54.0	18.7	22.4
1992	974	52.1	18.6	25.1
1993	904	49.8	18.2	25.1
1994	907	51.0	17.8	25.6
1995	908	57.2	15.9	24.8
1996	908	57.2	15.9	24.8
1997	959	53.2	18.0	27.3
1998	950	57.1	16.6	34.9
1999	969	62.0	15.6	39.3
2000	991	62.0	16.0	41.8
2001	1002	59.3	16.9	43.2
2002	981	60.3	16.3	52
2003	981	60.3	16.3	52
2004	993	60.0	16.6	58.2
2005	996	63.0	15.8	57.7
2006	967	63.5	15.2	60.2
2007	1003	93.0	10.8	1.9
2008	1047	62.0	16.9	59.2
2009	994	62.8	15.8	64.5
2010	934	56.8	16.4	66.6
2011	903	52.2	17.2	65.6
2012	848	55.3	15.3	68.6
2013	849	55.0	15.4	66
2014	863	54.0	15.9	65.9
2015	880	55.0	16.0	68.5
2016	884	54.0	16.3	100
2017	818	52.0	15.7	100
2018	808	53.0	15.2	100
2019	874	54.0	16.1	100
2020	832	56.7	14.6	100
2021	882	55.7	15.8	100
2022	822	57.7	14.2	100
2023	781	59.7	13.0	100
2024	760	58.7	12.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clinton High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1104	55.3	19.9	n/a
1989	1082	55.7	19.4	n/a
1990	1057	53.8	19.6	n/a
1991	1013	54.0	18.7	22.4
1992	974	52.1	18.6	25.1
1993	904	49.8	18.2	25.1
1994	907	51.0	17.8	25.6
1995	908	57.2	15.9	24.8
1996	908	57.2	15.9	24.8
1997	959	53.2	18.0	27.3
1998	950	57.1	16.6	34.9
1999	969	62.0	15.6	39.3
2000	991	62.0	16.0	41.8
2001	1002	59.3	16.9	43.2
2002	981	60.3	16.3	52
2003	981	60.3	16.3	52
2004	993	60.0	16.6	58.2
2005	996	63.0	15.8	57.7
2006	967	63.5	15.2	60.2
2007	1003	93.0	10.8	1.9
2008	1047	62.0	16.9	59.2
2009	994	62.8	15.8	64.5
2010	934	56.8	16.4	66.6
2011	903	52.2	17.2	65.6
2012	848	55.3	15.3	68.6
2013	849	55.0	15.4	66
2014	863	54.0	15.9	65.9
2015	880	55.0	16.0	68.5
2016	884	54.0	16.3	100
2017	818	52.0	15.7	100
2018	808	53.0	15.2	100
2019	874	54.0	16.1	100
2020	832	56.7	14.6	100
2021	882	55.7	15.8	100
2022	822	57.7	14.2	100
2023	781	59.7	13.0	100
2024	760	58.7	12.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clinton High

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,462 (11.3%)	$1,494 (11.6%)	$2,956 (22.9%)	$7,941 (61.6%)	$1,997 (15.5%)	$9,938 (77.1%)	$12,894
2020	$1,124 (9.0%)	$1,615 (12.9%)	$2,739 (21.9%)	$8,113 (64.8%)	$1,665 (13.3%)	$9,778 (78.1%)	$12,517
2021	$1,012 (7.9%)	$1,550 (12.0%)	$2,562 (19.9%)	$8,674 (67.4%)	$1,631 (12.7%)	$10,305 (80.1%)	$12,867
2022	$647 (4.6%)	$2,364 (17.0%)	$3,011 (21.6%)	$9,019 (64.8%)	$1,897 (13.6%)	$10,916 (78.4%)	$13,927
2023	$1,018 (7.0%)	$2,148 (14.9%)	$3,166 (21.9%)	$9,430 (65.2%)	$1,867 (12.9%)	$11,297 (78.1%)	$14,463

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clinton High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 153^rd of 225 High schools	Ranks 120^th of 237 High schools	17.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Clinton High)	41.4	73.9	32.5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Laurens 56)	54	78.9	24.9%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Clinton High)	65.7	53.7	12%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Laurens 56)	65.7	53.7	12%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)	67.2	59.1	8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Clinton High)	59.9	81.1	21.2%
End of Course English 1 (Laurens 56)	67.9	81.1	13.2%
End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)	78.9	84	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	874	781	10.6%
African American	309	301	2.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	47	55	17%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	475	380	20%
Two or More Races	39	40	2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Clinton High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Clinton High	Public	9-12	18132 Highway 72 East	Clinton	29325	Laurens County	Laurens 56	No	No	No	No	(864) 833-0817	760	59	12.9	100.0%	370 (48.7%)	289 (38.0%)	61 (8.0%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.6%)	47.9	110^th of 235 public high schools	53.2%		44.9	120^th of 237 public high schools	49.4%	10							81.1	53.6	50.3	88.2	$14,463	$1,018	$2,148	$3,166	$9,430	$1,867	$11,297
Laurens District 55 High	Public	9-12	5058 Highway 76 West	Laurens	29360	Laurens County	Laurens 55	No	No	No	No	(864) 682-3151	1,540	118	13.0	100.0%	754 (49.0%)	443 (28.8%)	278 (18.1%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	58 (3.8%)	28.1	171^st of 235 public high schools	27.2%		21.4	181^st of 237 public high schools	23.6%	10							60.1	51.6	49.0	78.0	$11,898	$857	$653	$1,510	$8,444	$1,945	$10,389
Whitmire Community School (High)	Public	6-12	2597 SC Highway 66	Whitmire	29178	Newberry County	Newberry 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 694-2320	268	22	12.1	63.4%	183 (68.3%)	49 (18.3%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.3%)	59.8	77^th of 235 public high schools	67.2%		58.1	79^th of 237 public high schools	66.7%	2	51.4	71.8	46.6	37.1	46.2	22.2	87.9	60.4	66.7	86.4	$12,976	$509	$838	$1,346	$9,237	$2,393	$11,630
Tyger River High	Public	9-12	200 Prison Road	Enoree	29335	Spartanburg County	Dept Of Correction N04	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 896-3527	5	5	1.0		0 (0.0%)	4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Woodruff High	Public	9-12	710 Cross Anchor Highway	Woodruff	29388	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 04	No	No	No	No	(864) 476-7045	808	47	17.1	65.1%	519 (64.2%)	102 (12.6%)	120 (14.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (7.9%)	65.5	58^th of 235 public high schools	75.3%		67.2	56^th of 237 public high schools	76.4%	2							76.0	69.9	73.2	88.1	$10,782	$644	$461	$1,105	$7,236	$2,442	$9,677

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