Clinton SC Education News
HERE Education covers every school, deadline, and funding opportunity in Laurens. From K-12 to Presbyterian College — use our Right School Right Neighborhood quiz, search the full directory, and track what matters.
Laurens is home to a unified school district serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. High schools serving Clinton families include Clinton High School (Red Devils), Thornwell Charter School (Thunderbirds). HERE Clinton covers every school board meeting, budget cycle, and academic milestone across Laurens.
Clinton's higher-education landscape includes 2 institutions: Presbyterian College (Blue Hose), NCAA Division I; Piedmont Technical College - Laurens County Campus, Non-athletic 2yr. HERE Clinton covers admissions deadlines, scholarship windows, athletic schedules, and campus announcements for each institution.
SC's public-school governance flows through the SC Department of Education, which administers SC READY assessments each spring and enforces the Read to Succeed Act — requiring third-grade reading proficiency before promotion. The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) governs interscholastic athletics across the state. Teacher pay begins at the state minimum and is locally supplemented — making salaries a perennial flashpoint at budget hearings.
HERE Clinton tracks school-board meetings across Laurens — agendas, votes, and budget summaries published before local papers. Our reporters cover graduation rates and SC READY scores; teacher-contract negotiations; school resource officers; SAT and ACT data; Title I funding allocations; building bond referenda; and the Friday Night Football calendar. From dual-enrollment windows at local technical colleges to faculty announcements at area universities — if it happens in a Clinton classroom or on a Laurens campus, it is HERE.
Education News
About 125 PC Students Volunteer Across Clinton on Service Day
Clinton SC Education CLINTON, S.C. — Roughly 125 Presbyterian College students fanned out across Clinton and nearby parts of Laurens...
SC School Safety Symposium Puts Online Threats on the Agenda
Clinton SC Education WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Roughly 300 teachers, school administrators and law enforcement officers spent Tuesday at South...
Presbyterian College in Clinton Grows Korean, Asian Studies
Clinton SC Education CLINTON, S.C. — Presbyterian College in Clinton is widening the reach of its Center for South Korean...
SC Leaders Urge Drivers to Use Care Around School Buses
Clinton SC Education COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s education and highway safety leaders are using National School Bus Safety Week...
Laurens District 55 Marks National School Lunch Week
Clinton SC Education LAURENS, S.C. — Cafeterias across Laurens County School District 55 are celebrating National School Lunch Week through...
Laurens District 55 Adds Three Schools Rated Average or Better
Clinton SC Education LAURENS, S.C. — Ten schools in Laurens County School District 55 earned an overall rating of Average...
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About 125 PC Students Volunteer Across Clinton on Service Day
Clinton SC Education CLINTON, S.C. — Roughly 125 Presbyterian College students fanned out across Clinton and nearby parts of Laurens...
Presbyterian College in Clinton Grows Korean, Asian Studies
Clinton SC Education CLINTON, S.C. — Presbyterian College in Clinton is widening the reach of its Center for South Korean...
Laurens District 55 Marks National School Lunch Week
Clinton SC Education LAURENS, S.C. — Cafeterias across Laurens County School District 55 are celebrating National School Lunch Week through...
Laurens District 55 Adds Three Schools Rated Average or Better
Clinton SC Education LAURENS, S.C. — Ten schools in Laurens County School District 55 earned an overall rating of Average...
School Report Cards
Official annual ratings from the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee and the South Carolina Department of Education. Showing every rated public school in Laurens County for the 2024-25 school year.
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Featured Schools & Programs
Presbyterian College serves Clinton and the surrounding Upstate region. NCAA Division I.
Piedmont Technical College - Laurens County Campus serves Clinton and the surrounding Upstate region. Non-athletic 2yr.
SC's elite residential magnet school for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. Open to all SC students.
$6,000 per year for high school seniors planning to teach in SC. Competitive program recognizing future educators.
High school juniors and seniors can earn college credit at Piedmont Technical College - Laurens County Campus at no cost under SC's Dual Enrollment program.
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Online & Hybrid Education
Accredited programs for Laurens residents who need flexibility.
Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students.
Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. SC in-state tuition rates available for eligible students.
Google, IBM, Meta, and other employer-backed certificates. Many are accepted by Laurens's manufacturing and tech employers. Some WIOA-funded.
The SC Technical College System offers online certificates and associate degree programs through the state's 16 technical colleges.
School Board Meetings
HERE Clinton covers every public school board meeting in Laurens — agendas published in advance, votes summarized after.
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How do I enroll my child in a Laurens school?
Enrollment for Laurens public schools is managed by the district office. Contact the Laurens school district directly for enrollment forms, residency requirements, and deadlines. Visit the district website or the Laurens government site for current instructions.
What colleges are in or near Clinton?
Clinton and Laurens are served by 2 higher-education institutions: Presbyterian College, Piedmont Technical College - Laurens County Campus. Use our Decision Maker tool above to find the right fit for your goals.
Is there financial aid available for Clinton students?
Yes — the SC LIFE and Palmetto Fellows scholarships are merit-based awards for students attending SC colleges. SC WINS is a workforce scholarship for technical programs. FAFSA is available for all eligible students. Piedmont Technical College - Laurens County Campus's Dual Enrollment program lets high schoolers earn free college credits. The SC Teaching Fellows scholarship provides $6,000/year for future educators.
How does high school athletics work in Laurens?
High school athletics in Laurens are governed by the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL). Schools compete in classifications based on enrollment (1A–5A for most sports). HERE Clinton covers every home game, playoff bracket, and signing-day announcement.
How do I submit a tip or story idea to HERE Clinton?
Use the Submit an Education Tip form at the top of this page. We cover school board decisions, program announcements, scholarship opportunities, enrollment deadlines, and any issue affecting Laurens students and families. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
Clinton is in Laurens County, South Carolina. Colleges serving the area: Presbyterian College and Piedmont Technical College (Clinton campus). Superintendent, Laurens County School District 56: Dr. David Pitts.
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Latest Clinton Education News
About 125 PC Students Volunteer Across Clinton on Service Day
CLINTON, S.C. — Roughly 125 Presbyterian College students fanned out across Clinton and nearby parts of Laurens County for the college’s fall Service Day, lending a hand to…
Presbyterian College in Clinton Grows Korean, Asian Studies
CLINTON, S.C. — Presbyterian College in Clinton is widening the reach of its Center for South Korean and Asian Studies, building a sequence of Korean language courses, deepening…
Laurens District 55 Marks National School Lunch Week
LAURENS, S.C. — Cafeterias across Laurens County School District 55 are celebrating National School Lunch Week through Friday, Oct. 16, putting a spotlight on a program that puts…
Laurens District 55 Adds Three Schools Rated Average or Better
LAURENS, S.C. — Ten schools in Laurens County School District 55 earned an overall rating of Average or higher on the 2026 state report cards, three more than…
Presbyterian College Senior Named SCICU Student of the Year
CLINTON, S.C. — A Presbyterian College senior who leads the student body in Clinton has been named the top student among South Carolina independent colleges for 2026. Alex…
Clinton Schools Post Mixed Ratings on 2026 State Report Cards
CLINTON, S.C. — Three Clinton-area schools earned overall ratings of Average and two elementary schools landed at Below Average on the 2026 state school report cards, according to…
SC School Safety Symposium Puts Online Threats on the Agenda
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Roughly 300 teachers, school administrators and law enforcement officers spent Tuesday at South Carolina's first statewide School Safety and Security Symposium, a full-day session…
SC Leaders Urge Drivers to Use Care Around School Buses
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina's education and highway safety leaders are using National School Bus Safety Week to remind drivers that the yellow bus in front of them…
Meeting Street Scholarships Now Open Statewide to Seniors
COLUMBIA, S.C. — High school seniors in every South Carolina county can now compete for a college scholarship worth as much as $40,000, after state lawmakers set aside…
Federal School Choice Tax Credit Rules Out
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolinians who give to private K-12 scholarship groups could soon cut their federal tax bill dollar for dollar, and the state is lining up…
Federal Ruling on ABA Law School Accreditor Due by Year End
WASHINGTON — The federal government is expected to rule by the end of December on whether the American Bar Association keeps its decades-old federal standing as the national…
Sylvia Wright Pitches Statewide School Plan to SC Voters
COLUMBIA, S.C. — With the November election weeks away, Democrat Sylvia Wright is pressing a four-part education plan in her bid to unseat Republican Ellen Weaver as South…
