Serving 624 students in grades 6-8, Clinton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clinton Middle School serves the southeast part of its school district in Clinton, TN, covering an area of approximately 49.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 7.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clinton Middle School's student population of 624 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clinton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clinton Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1213 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clinton Middle School's ranking?
Clinton Middle School is ranked #1213 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Clinton Middle School often compared to?
Clinton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norris Middle School, Lake City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Clinton Middle School?
624 students attend Clinton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Clinton Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Clinton Middle School offer ?
Clinton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clinton Middle School part of?
Clinton Middle School is part of Anderson County School District.
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