Serving 444 students in grades 7-8, Clanton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clanton Middle School's student population of 444 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clanton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clanton Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#915 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
17%
32%
White
64%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clanton Middle School's ranking?
Clanton Middle School is ranked #915 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Clanton Middle School?
444 students attend Clanton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Clanton Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clanton Middle School?
Clanton Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Clanton Middle School offer ?
Clanton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Clanton Middle School part of?
Clanton Middle School is part of Chilton County School District.
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