Excellent
#85 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 5% in state
South Clinton Elementary
Elementary School · Clinton · Clinton, TN
An elementary school in Clinton, TN where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
242 Hiway DR, Clinton, TN 37716
- Math 64% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Clinton Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South Clinton Elementary 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| North Clinton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Claxton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Glenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 4.8 mi | 359 | 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.
Clinton
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Clinton Elementary is listed in Clinton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Clinton Elementary
South Clinton Elementary is a public elementary school in Clinton, TN, part of Clinton, serving approximately 242 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Clinton Elementary
What grades does South Clinton Elementary serve?
South Clinton Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend South Clinton Elementary?
South Clinton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Clinton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Clinton Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Clinton Elementary rank in TN?
South Clinton Elementary ranks #85 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is South Clinton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Clinton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 South Clinton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Clinton Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Clinton Elementary a charter school?
No, South Clinton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Clinton Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Clinton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (865) 457-2684
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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