Total enrollment
2,939
+267 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Clinton
South Carolina · Public K-12
Clinton's public schools total 7 across the city, with enrollment of about 3,019 and an average school size near 431.
7-year change in Clinton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
50%
was 51%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
36%
was 38%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 422 |
| Clinton High | High | 09-12 | 811 |
| Clinton Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 580 |
| Eastside Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 462 |
| M. S. Bailey Child Development Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 139 |
| Summit Classical School | Elementary | KG-07 | 80 |
| Thornwell Charter School | Combined | KG-12 | 525 |
About Clinton
Across Clinton, South Carolina, 7 public schools enrolls about 3,019 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 431, noticeably below the state mean of about 646.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Clinton has rose 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,672 students to 2,939. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Clinton discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.