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Schools in Clinton · Clinton Community Schools

Clinton’s public schools outscore 80% of Michigan districts

On-time graduation in Clinton runs at 98%, above the Michigan average (82%). The grade covers the public school district 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 Michigan, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan 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.

Reading proficiency
52%
▲ 7 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
36%
▲ 2 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 13–18 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.5K
▼ 24% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.4
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
0
1,230 students on the public path
In brief

Clinton’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 52% and math 36% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,535 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Clinton Middle School, then Clinton High School. See the path ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Clinton’s grade

B+ Test scoresA Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Michigan school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (1044)Better than 83%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 614 test results and a graduating class of 96 could put Clinton anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Clinton’s students in the tested grades sat them (615 in math, 614 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Clinton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB+
6–8Clinton Middle SchoolClinton Community SchoolsB
9–12Clinton High SchoolClinton Community SchoolsB+

Clinton’s public schools are run by Clinton Community Schools, which also serves Bridgewater, Clinton, Franklin and Manchester. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Clinton Community SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 1,238 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 17.4 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$12,535MI $16,528 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading52%
State average 45.4% · 614 students tested
Math36%
State average 33.6% · 615 students tested

Clinton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Clinton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ClintonA−Clinton

Every school in Clinton

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Clintonin other towns
DPP School of Early Learning
Elementary · Grades PK–K
38 students29:1Rate it →
Clinton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
B+
569 students17:1Rate it →
Clinton Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B
282 students18:1Rate it →
Clinton High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
341 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about Clinton’s schools

Are Clinton’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Clinton children attend outscore 80% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 83%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Clinton in?

Clinton Community Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,238 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Clinton kids go to high school?

Clinton High School, with 341 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Clinton’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Clinton Community Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Clinton spend per student?

$12,535 in Clinton Community Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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 Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.