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5.6avg / 10

Clinton City Schools School District

School District · Clinton, North Carolina

Students: 3,005
Teachers (FTE): 207
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,005

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#104 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below North Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,982

$1,130 vs North Carolina median

District size

3,005 students

Smaller than North Carolina median

The short answer

Clinton City Schools ranks #104 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Clinton City Schools's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Clinton High (6.2/10), Sunset Avenue Elementary (6.2/10), and Sampson Middle (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Sunset Avenue Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +4.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Clinton City Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Clinton City Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Clinton High6.2 / 10
2Sunset Avenue Elementary6.2 / 10
3Sampson Middle5.1 / 10
4Butler Avenue Elementary3.8 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Clinton City Schools

Clinton City Schools is a Clinton, North Carolina school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,005 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $11,982 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Clinton City Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Clinton High, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.

In standardized testing, Clinton City Schools students show an average math proficiency of 53.1% and ELA proficiency of 45.8%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Clinton City Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency53.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency45.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Clinton City Schools with test data.

Schools in Clinton City Schools

5 schools

District Details

State
North Carolina
City
Clinton
Total Enrollment
3,005
Teachers (FTE)
207
District spending per student
$11,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clinton City Schools?

Clinton City Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Clinton City Schools?

The average composite rating for Clinton City Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Clinton City Schools?

Clinton City Schools's district-level spending was $11,982 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Clinton City Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Clinton City Schools is 14.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Clinton City Schools?

Clinton High is the highest-rated school in Clinton City Schools with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What are the test scores in Clinton City Schools?

Across schools in Clinton City Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Clinton City Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?

Clinton City Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
53.1%
ELA Proficiency
45.8%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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