Best Public Schools in Clinton, NJ

The city of Clinton, New Jersey is home to two schools: Clinton Public School and Clinton Township Middle School. These schools serve students from the Clinton-Glen Gardner School District and the Clinton Township School District.

Clinton Township Middle School stands out as the exceptional school in the area, ranking in the top 10% of New Jersey middle schools with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores consistently exceed state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 89.6% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 50% of students scoring proficient or better in math. Clinton Township Middle School also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate and a favorable student-teacher ratio.

In contrast, while Clinton Public School performs reasonably well, it does not stand out as strongly as the middle school. The school's statewide ranking and test scores, though generally above state averages, are not as exceptional as those of Clinton Township Middle School. Additionally, Clinton Public School has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients and significantly higher per-student spending, which may indicate greater resource challenges.