Total enrollment
576
-23 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Clifton
Illinois · Public K-12
Across 2 public schools, Clifton (Illinois) serves approximately 576 K-12 students across 1 middle and 1 high.
4-year change in Clifton
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,385
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
576
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | High | 09-12 | 298 |
| John L Nash Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 278 |
About Clifton
Clifton, Illinois is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 576 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Clifton average about 288 students each, 40% meaningfully below the Illinois norm.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Clifton has contracted 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 599 students to 576.
On this page, the community for Clifton discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.