Clinton High

Laurens 56
18132 Highway 72 East
Clinton, SC 29325
781 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Clinton High School, located in Clinton, South Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the Laurens County School District 56. The school is home to the "Red Devils" and is widely recognized for its deep-rooted traditions and strong community involvement. Serving students in the Clinton area, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing extracurricular engagement, including a robust athletics program and various student organizations that aim to foster school spirit and personal development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Clinton High School is a focal point for the surrounding community, often serving as a hub for local events and gatherings. The school places a high priority on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning into higher education or entering the workforce. By balancing a rigorous focus on classroom standards with a commitment to citizenship and character building, the school strives to create an environment where students are supported in their pursuit of excellence both during their high school years and beyond.
781
Total Students
59.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    380 (48.7 %)
  • Black
    301 (38.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    55 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Laurens 56
Phone: (864)833-0817
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 781
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 243
Grade 10 197
Grade 11 158
Grade 12 183
Gender Ratio