Clinton Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Clinton Central School District

Clinton Central School District is a mid-sized school system spanning kindergarten through grade twelve across Oneida County, New York. The district serves a population of about that size across five zip codes, with the bulk concentrated in Clinton itself.

Academic performance shows middle-ground results with clear grade-level variation. In math, elementary grades through seventh show measurable gains: third graders reach just above the midline in proficiency, then trajectory improves into sixth and seventh grade, where proficiency peaks above seven in ten students. Eighth grade math drops notably, falling back to near half. English language arts follows a similar shape: below majority proficiency in the earliest tested grades and sixth grade, but stronger in fifth grade, where it climbs above seven in ten. Eighth grade sits in the mid-50s. Science, tested only in fifth and eighth grades, shows fifth graders slightly below six in ten proficient and eighth graders near four in ten. A parent may want to look into the eighth-grade dip across subjects and the relatively low participation in eighth-grade science testing further, as that could reflect student or assessment issues worth understanding.

The district's overall testing proficiency, when averaged across all tested subjects and grades, sits above the midpoint among Oneida County's districts. This is a genuine strength. Chronic absenteeism, at below the county median, is also a relative strength, suggesting the district retains student engagement reasonably well.

Enrollment is small overall, distributed across grades from kindergarten through twelve, with similar cohort sizes through middle school and somewhat higher numbers in grades nine and ten. Race and ethnicity data show the district is predominantly white, with Hispanic students representing the second-largest group at under five percent. Asian, Black, and multiracial students each comprise small shares. Free and reduced-price lunch counts and English learner data were not reported, so a parent seeking to understand socioeconomic diversity or support for non-English speakers should ask the district directly.

The district sits in a housing market where home values are moderate for the region. The typical home value across the district's zip codes is in the mid-range compared to New York State, and mortgage affordability is reasonable relative to median household income. Rental data is minimal in the district footprint. The area has not experienced rapid housing growth or decline recently.

Two major capital projects have reshaped the physical campus in recent years. The first, approved by voters, reconstructed and modernized all three school buildings on a shared campus, adding new infrastructure, safety systems, athletic field improvements, and classroom renovations. This work was completed and celebrated in fall 2025. A second project, approved in December 2025 with strong community support, funds essential upgrades including roof replacements and heating and ventilation work, beginning construction in summer 2026. Notably, this project will be funded largely through New York State aid with no additional tax burden on families. These investments signal district stability and community confidence.

Staffing, special education data, and gifted programming details were not available in the provided information. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range compared to other Oneida County districts, though the district remains financially viable. A parent considering the district should request specifics on class sizes, teacher credentials, intervention programs, and advanced course offerings, as these were not detailed in available data.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,221

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 5%

Black 1%

White 88%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

96%

—

Gr 3

34%

54%

Gr 4

36%

54%

Gr 5

60%

74%

Gr 6

38%

58%

Gr 7

43%

62%

Gr 8

23%

66%

Math

Gr EOC

56%

—

Gr 3

28%

66%

Gr 4

43%

62%

Gr 5

42%

69%

Gr 6

50%

78%

Gr 7

50%

80%

Gr 8

32%

59%

Science

Gr EOC

67%

—

Gr 5

55%

58%

Gr 8

32%

48%

Social studies

Gr EOC

91%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CLINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

CLINTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

51%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 5

70%

Grade 6

71%

Grade 7

47%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

46%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

71%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 6

56%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

57%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$296,681

Year-over-year change+5.8%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$191K to $301K

vs. state typical0.58x

vs. national typical0.81x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
13323	Clinton	$301K	+5.9%	89.8%
13328	Deansboro	$268K	+4.5%	7.1%
13477	Vernon Center	$256K	+7.4%	1.5%
13321	Clark Mills	$191K	+6.2%	1.4%
13492	Whitesboro	$262K	+8.6%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,450/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
13492	Whitesboro	$1,450	—	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,497/mo

Home price / national median income3.5x

Annual rent / national median income20.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$47/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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