Top Rankings
Clinton City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,051 students in Clinton City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Clinton City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
3,051 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Clinton City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
63%
Graduation Rate
78%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
# American Indian Students
65 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,197 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
20%
# Black Students
1,045 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
34%
25%
# White Students
576 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
19%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
151 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
147
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
249
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
220
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
217
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
226
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
229
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
265
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
211
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
229
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
263
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
240
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
183
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
165
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,999 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,441 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,999
$11,229
Spending / Student
$10,441
$11,655
Best Clinton City Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Indian Town Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2067
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2067
Grades: 9-12
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Sampson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 W Elizabeth St
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3327
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3327
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Sunset Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 Sunset Ave
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-5623
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-5623
Grades: 3-5
| 720 students
Rank: #44.
Butler Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Butler Ave
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2629
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2629
Grades: 1-2
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
Langdon C Kerr Elementary School
Magnet School
112 Kimbrough Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3066
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3066
Grades: PK-K
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clinton City Schools School District?
Clinton City Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,051 students.
What is the rank of Clinton City Schools School District?
Clinton City Schools School District is ranked #172 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton City Schools School District?
39% of Clinton City Schools School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clinton City Schools School District?
Clinton City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Clinton City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,441 is less than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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