For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,136 students in Clinton, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Clinton, TN are Anderson County Innovation Academy, Clinton High School and Anderson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Clinton, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anderson County High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clinton, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anderson County Innovation Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Grades: 3-12
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Clinton High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Dragon Dr
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2611
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 1,073 students
Rank: #33.
Anderson County High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4716
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4716
Grades: 9-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #44.
Clinch River Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Anderson County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
140 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4205
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-4205
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Clinton, Tennessee 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Learn Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
931 No Cg Seivers Bl
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clinton, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Clinton, TN include Anderson County Innovation Academy, Clinton High School and Anderson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clinton?
5 public high schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Clinton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clinton include: Anderson County High School vs. Clinton High School, Clinton High School vs. Anderson County High School, Anderson County Career Technical Center vs. Anderson County High School
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