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#1173 of 1,786 schools in TN
Clinton High School
High School · Anderson County · Clinton, TN
An Anderson County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
425 Dragon DR, Clinton, TN 37716
- Math 34% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clinton High School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Clinton High School 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,608/100K
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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
$61,250
Median home value
$220,500
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37716; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,029 | Compare → |
| Anderson County Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 3–12 | Not available | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Anderson County
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #13 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clinton High School is listed in Anderson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clinton High School
Clinton High School is a public high school in Clinton, TN, part of Anderson County, serving approximately 1,073 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,173 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clinton High School
What grades does Clinton High School serve?
Clinton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,073 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clinton High School rank in TN?
Clinton High School ranks #1,173 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Clinton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clinton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clinton High School a charter school?
No, Clinton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clinton High School a Title I school?
No, Clinton High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (865) 457-2611
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37716)
- 26,361
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
Official sources & links
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 37716; 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
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