Photo: CTJF83Talk · Public domainClinton’s public schools score below 85% of Iowa districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Clinton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Iowa, not nationally.
From Iowa state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Clinton’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 62% of tested students were proficient in reading and 57% in math, against 70% and 64% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Iowa. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Clinton spends $14,701 per student and Camanche $13,298, against $13,713 across Iowa (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Prince of Peace Catholic School (private), Diamond Star Academy (private) and The Lighthouse Schools (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Clinton’s grade
C−: better than 15% of Iowa school districts, #110 of 140 Iowa towns. Both inputs trail the Iowa average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Clinton, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Clinton · depends on your address
Eagle Heights Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 443 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 376 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Bluff Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 372 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Clinton
Clinton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 745 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Clinton
Clinton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 745 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Clinton
Clinton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 745 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Clinton
Clinton High School
Grades 9–12 · 981 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Clinton
Clinton High School
Grades 9–12 · 981 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Clinton
Clinton High School
Grades 9–12 · 981 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Clinton
Clinton High School
Grades 9–12 · 981 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Clinton runs its own schools through grade 12 (Clinton Community School District). From grade PK, students attend the Camanche Community School District, shared with Camanche. Parts of Clinton (4% of its land) are served by Northeast instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Clinton
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Clinton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Iowa towns that share Clinton’s borders.
Every school in Clinton
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Iowa’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Clinton’s schools
Are Clinton’s schools good?
On Iowa’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Clinton children attend score below 85% of Iowa’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #110 of 140 Iowa towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 14%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Clinton in?
Two districts: Clinton Community School District runs grades PK–12, and Camanche Community School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Camanche.
Where do Clinton kids go to high school?
Clinton High School, with 981 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is Clinton’s graduation rate?
80% of the class of 2023 in Clinton Community School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Iowa.
How much does Clinton spend per student?
$14,701 in Clinton Community School District and $13,298 in Camanche Community School District (FY2024), against $13,713 across Iowa. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Clinton?
Yes: Prince of Peace Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–12, 254 students), Diamond Star Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–8, 222 students) and The Lighthouse Schools (religious · all-boys, grades 6–12, 30 students).
Parents talk
What Clinton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Clinton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Iowa. Stars are from neighbors.