For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,801 students in Clinton, SC.
The top ranked public schools in Clinton, SC are Clinton High School, Thornwell Charter School and Summit Classical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clinton, SC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18132 Highway 72 East
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0817
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0817
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: #22.
Thornwell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 West Calhoun Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Grades: K-9
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Florida Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 200-0535
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 200-0535
Grades: K-5
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Chestnut Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0812
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0812
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 Old Colony Road
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0827
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0827
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Adair Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0807
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0807
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: n/an/a
625 Elizabeth Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0836
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0836
Grades: PK
| 116 students
Clinton, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 North Bell Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0831
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0831
Grades: 6
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clinton, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Clinton, SC include Clinton High School, Thornwell Charter School and Summit Classical School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton, SC?
7 public schools are located in Clinton, SC.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton, SC?
Clinton, SC public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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