Clinton Middle

Laurens 56
800 North Adair Street
Clinton, SC 29325
580 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Clinton Middle School, located at 800 North Adair Street in Clinton, South Carolina, serves as a central academic hub for students in the Laurens County School District 56. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the school aims to help young adolescents navigate the challenges of middle school while preparing them for future success in secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Clinton Middle School plays a significant role in the local community, promoting values of integrity, responsibility, and civic engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities—ranging from athletics to arts and academic clubs—designed to keep students engaged and encourage them to explore their interests. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience that encourages students to achieve their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.
580
Total Students
50.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    300 (51.7%)
  • Black
    215 (37.1%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (5.9%)
  • Two or More
    29 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Laurens 56
Phone: (864)833-0807
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
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 6 190
Grade 7 179
Grade 8 211
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sanders Middle
Laurens 55
250 Students
609 Green Street
Laurens, SC 29360 (8.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th