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Clinton High

High School · Clinton City Schools · Clinton, NC

A Clinton City Schools high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

340 Indian Town Road, Clinton, NC 28328

  • Math 58% vs NC 56% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 76.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.1% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate76%
AP Participation10.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$11,982
Chronic Absenteeism30.7%

Students at Clinton High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 NC)
School
State
56%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Clinton High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,880/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,137

Median home value

$152,100

Median rent

$795/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

24.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1K–111.6 mi49Compare →
Spirit of Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7PK–121.8 mi127Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Clinton City Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$11,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clinton High is listed in Clinton City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clinton High

Clinton High is a public high school in Clinton, NC, part of Clinton City Schools, serving approximately 833 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,707 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clinton High

What grades does Clinton High serve?

Clinton High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Clinton High?

Clinton High has an enrollment of approximately 833 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton High?

The student-teacher ratio at Clinton High is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clinton High rank in NC?

Clinton High ranks #1,707 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Clinton High's MySchoolScout rating?

Clinton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clinton High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton High has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clinton High a charter school?

No, Clinton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clinton High a Title I school?

No, Clinton High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton High?

99.2% of students at Clinton High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
833
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Sampson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.7%
4-Year Graduation
76.0%
Area population (ZIP 28328)
26,314
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
38.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28328; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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