For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,080 students in Clinton, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clinton, SC are Thornwell Charter School, Summit Classical School and Clinton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, SC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clinton, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Rank: #22.
Summit Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Florida Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 200-0535
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 200-0535
Grades: K-7
| 80 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Adair Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0807
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0807
Grades: 6-8
| 629 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 middle schools in Clinton, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clinton, SC include Thornwell Charter School, Summit Classical School and Clinton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clinton?
3 public middle schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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