Best Schools in Clifton, SC
Clifton, SC has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,974 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Clifton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clifton, SC
The top high schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broome High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 825 Students
2. Gaffney High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1838 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clifton, SC
The top middle schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clifdale Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students
2. Gaffney Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clifton, SC
The top elementary schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pacolet Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students
2. Corinth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
3. Cowpens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spartanburg 03 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
4. Limestone-central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clifton, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clifton, SC has a total population of 960 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clifton, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clifton, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clifton, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clifton, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clifton, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clifton, SC
How many schools are in Clifton, SC?
Clifton, SC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,974 students in total.
How do schools in Clifton perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Clifton score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Clifton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clifton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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