For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,131 students in Clinton, SC.
The top ranked public high schools in Clinton, SC are Clinton High School and Thornwell Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, SC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Clinton, SC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clinton High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clinton, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18132 Highway 72 East
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0817
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0817
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: #22.
Thornwell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 West Calhoun Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Grades: K-11
| 371 students
Clinton, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 North Bell Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0831
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0831
Grades: 6
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clinton, SC?
The top ranked public high schools in Clinton, SC include Clinton High School and Thornwell Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Clinton?
2 public high schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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