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Clinton City Schools School District

300 Westover Rd
Clinton, NC 28328-4118
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,005 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
3,005 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clinton City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 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 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#171 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
53%
51%
45%
50%
60%
63%
(21-22)
78%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.71
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
41%
21%
% Black
33%
25%
% White
18%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,167 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,600 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,167
$11,187
Spending / Student
$10,600
$11,612

Best Clinton City Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 Indian Town Road
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2067
Gr: 9-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Sampson Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 W Elizabeth St
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3327
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Sunset Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Sunset Ave
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-5623
Gr: 3-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Butler Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Butler Ave
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-2629
Gr: 1-2 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
112 Kimbrough Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-3066
Gr: PK-K | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clinton City Schools School District?
Clinton City Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,005 students.
What is the rank of Clinton City Schools School District?
Clinton City Schools School District is ranked #172 out of 320 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?
41% of Clinton City Schools School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 18% 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 equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Clinton City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,600 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,005 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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