By Andrea Kelley
Courtesy The Journal
akelley@upstatetoday.com

CLEMSON — Clemson Elementary School is one of five South Carolina schools to receive the 2021 National Blue Ribbon distinction.

The distinction is based on the school’s academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among students.

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized 325 schools Tuesday as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including five in South Carolina.

Clemson Elementary principal Michelle Craddock said she was “extremely

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