South Clinton Elementary School

242 Hiway Drive

School District

Clinton
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 11, 2011

I went to Belle Morris as a child, and as such, had high expectations. Unfortunately, they weren't met. My first child's kindergarten year was perfunctory at best. He was reading, writing, and comprehending at a 3rd grade level, but all I heard about his progress was the negative. My second child's kindergarten year was awful. The teacher seemed disinterested in teaching. She seemed to dislike children. The principal is nice, but seems overwhelmed. There is a strict uniform policy and I found that inhibiting. Polo style shirts are more expensive than t-shirts, and I don't understand the point behind it. Especially when the other schools in the area don't employee a uniform policy. The only positive I found was my first son's first grade teacher. I'll say Mr. Himmel was incredible! He personally interacted with each child, on their level, and taught each of them on an individual basis according to their specific needs. I thought he was wonderful. However, I'm moving before the start of the next school year, to a better school district. I hope to give my children a chance at a better education than I feel they would receive at this school.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2010

We're moving to Raeford, NC this week, so my son will no longer be at South Clinton. We will miss it so much because of the excellent teachers and the wonderful principal. I've looked at the school's websites in our new location and none of them look half as wonderful as South Clinton. I doubt we'll find another school that makes us as happy as they do. We'll certainly miss it!