Clanton Middle School ranked #795 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #441 in 2018 and #510 in 2015, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 12% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and declined from 45% in 2019; reading proficiency was 45%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 35%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 676 students in 2018 to 450 in 2023, while minority enrollment reached 38%, including 72 Hispanic and 76 Black students; 67% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 51% in 2018.
Clanton Middle School served grades 7–8 with 450 students and 23 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, consistent with recent years.
The school participated in the National School Lunch Program and did not offer virtual instruction during the reported period.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clanton Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Clanton, AL, covering approximately 700.8 square miles. The zone typically features a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 15.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and extending up to 26.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clanton Middle School's student population of 401 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clanton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clanton Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
59%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clanton Middle School's ranking?
Clanton Middle School is ranked #795 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Clanton Middle School?
401 students attend Clanton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Clanton Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clanton Middle School?
Clanton Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clanton Middle School offer ?
Clanton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clanton Middle School part of?
Clanton Middle School is part of Chilton County School District.
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