For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,336 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 50% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 76% 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 78%, which is less than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clinton High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18132 Highway 72 East
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0817
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 833-0817
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Thornwell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 West Calhoun Street
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Clinton, SC 29325
(864) 808-0801
Gr: K-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 45% 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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