For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 733 students in Clinton, MD.
The top ranked public middle school in Clinton, MD is Stephen Decatur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, MD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Maryland public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle school average of 71% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Clinton, MD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Pinewood Dr
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4950
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4950
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Clinton, Maryland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gray's Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Gr: K | 52 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Tanglewood Regional Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clinton, MD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clinton, MD include Stephen Decatur Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clinton?
1 public middle schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public middle schools average of 71% (majority Black).
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