Can I use Clark County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Clark County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Clark County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Clark County?

Start with the 32 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Clark County Schools & Education

Name: Clark County, Indiana Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Clark County, Indiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,271

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#28

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Clark County

Measured School Summary

Clark County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.4%.

Funding Context

At $5,271 per pupil, Clark County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 19% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Clark County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

32 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

47/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #28 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

95.4%

2.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,271

$236 below the state average

School coverage

6 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Clark County has 32 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Clark County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Clark County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#28

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Greater Clark County Schools

Elementary to high school visible

10,269 students

Elementary 10Middle 3High 3Other 2

18 listed schools in this county slice.

Clarksville Community School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

4,027 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 1

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Silver Creek School Corporation

Elementary to high school visible

3,144 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Borden-Henryville School Corporation

Elementary and high visible

1,716 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Greater Clark County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 18 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Clark County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Clark County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Clark County, Indiana

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Expansive School Network in Clark County

Clark County manages a large network of 32 public schools serving 20,124 students across six districts. The system includes 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, and eight high schools. This robust infrastructure is designed to accommodate a large and diverse student population.

Major Districts and Charter Options

Greater Clark County Schools dominates the landscape with 18 schools and over 10,000 students. Unlike many neighbors, the county hosts two charter schools, representing roughly 6% of the local school mix. Indiana Gateway Digital Academy stands out as the largest individual school, serving 2,617 students across all grades.

Suburban Focus with Large Campuses

The educational feel is primarily suburban, with 20 schools located in developed residential areas. Schools are generally larger here, averaging 649 students per campus. Jeffersonville High School serves as a major secondary hub with over 2,100 students in grades 9 through 12.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Clark County

Reported Enrollment

20,124

32 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary15

Middle5

High8

Other4

6 School Districts in Clark County

Greater Clark County Schools

Clarksville Community School Corp

Silver Creek School Corporation

4 schools

3,144 students

Borden-Henryville School Corporation

4 schools

1,716 students

Rock Creek Community Academy

1 school

661 students

Excel Center - Clarksville

1 school

307 students

32 Public Schools in Clark County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Clark County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Indiana Gateway Digital Academy	Profile	Clarksville Community School Corp	Clarksville, 47129Suburb: Large	KG–12	Virtual	2,617
Jeffersonville High School	Profile	Greater Clark County Schools	Jeffersonville, 47130Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,130
Silver Creek High School	Profile	Silver Creek School Corporation	Sellersburg, 47172Suburb: Large	9–12	High	935
Silver Creek Elementary School	Record	Silver Creek School Corporation	Sellersburg, 47172Suburb: Large	2–5	Primary	899
River Valley Middle School	Record	Greater Clark County Schools	Jeffersonville, 47130Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	850
Charlestown Senior High School	Record	Greater Clark County Schools	Charlestown, 47111Town: Fringe	9–12	High	788
Silver Creek Middle School	Record	Silver Creek School Corporation	Sellersburg, 47172Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	760
Parkview Middle School	Record	Greater Clark County Schools	Jeffersonville, 47130Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	713
Rock Creek Community Academy	Record	Rock Creek Community Academy	Sellersburg, 47172Rural: Fringe	KG–12	Charter	661
Henryville Elementary School	Record	Borden-Henryville School Corporation	Henryville, 47126Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	647
Clarksville Elementary School	Record	Clarksville Community School Corp	Clarksville, 47129Suburb: Large	PK–4	Primary	615
Charlestown Middle School	Record	Greater Clark County Schools	Charlestown, 47111Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	612
Northaven Elementary School	Record	Greater Clark County Schools	Jeffersonville, 47130Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	552
Silver Creek Primary School	Record	Silver Creek School Corporation	Sellersburg, 47172Rural: Fringe	PK–1	Primary	550
Riverside Elementary School	Record	Greater Clark County Schools	Jeffersonville, 47130Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	548
Franklin Square Elementary School	Record	Greater Clark County Schools	Jeffersonville, 47130Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	538
Parkwood Elementary School	Record	Greater Clark County Schools	Clarksville, 47129Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	534
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School	Record	Greater Clark County Schools	Charlestown, 47111Town: Fringe	PK–2	Primary	531
Utica Elementary School	Record	Greater Clark County Schools	Jeffersonville, 47130Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	525
W E Wilson Elementary	Record	Greater Clark County Schools	Jeffersonville, 47130Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	481

Indiana Gateway Digital Academy

Clarksville Community School Corp

Clarksville, 47129 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Virtual2,617 students

Jeffersonville High School

Greater Clark County Schools

Jeffersonville, 47130 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,130 students

Silver Creek High School

Silver Creek School Corporation

Sellersburg, 47172 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High935 students

Silver Creek Elementary School

Silver Creek School Corporation

Sellersburg, 47172 / Suburb: Large

Record2–5Primary899 students

River Valley Middle School

Greater Clark County Schools

Jeffersonville, 47130 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle850 students

Charlestown Senior High School

Greater Clark County Schools

Charlestown, 47111 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High788 students

Silver Creek Middle School

Silver Creek School Corporation

Sellersburg, 47172 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle760 students

Parkview Middle School

Greater Clark County Schools

Jeffersonville, 47130 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle713 students

Rock Creek Community Academy

Sellersburg, 47172 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–12Charter661 students

Henryville Elementary School

Borden-Henryville School Corporation

Henryville, 47126 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary647 students

Clarksville Elementary School

Clarksville Community School Corp

Clarksville, 47129 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–4Primary615 students

Charlestown Middle School

Greater Clark County Schools

Charlestown, 47111 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle612 students

Northaven Elementary School

Greater Clark County Schools

Jeffersonville, 47130 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary552 students

Silver Creek Primary School

Silver Creek School Corporation

Sellersburg, 47172 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–1Primary550 students

Riverside Elementary School

Greater Clark County Schools

Jeffersonville, 47130 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary548 students

Franklin Square Elementary School

Greater Clark County Schools

Jeffersonville, 47130 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary538 students

Parkwood Elementary School

Greater Clark County Schools

Clarksville, 47129 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary534 students

Pleasant Ridge Elementary School

Greater Clark County Schools

Charlestown, 47111 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary531 students

Utica Elementary School

Greater Clark County Schools

Jeffersonville, 47130 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary525 students

W E Wilson Elementary

Greater Clark County Schools

Jeffersonville, 47130 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary481 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,271

State avg $5,507

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Indiana counties have the highest graduation rates?

Boone County (97.5%), Benton County (97.0%), and Brown County (97.0%) currently lead Indiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Indiana?

Across Indiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,507. The highest current county values are Ohio County ($6,794), DeKalb County ($6,730), and Vigo County ($6,496). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Clark County?

Clark County has a school score of 47/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Clark County?

The high school graduation rate in Clark County is 95.4%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Clark County spend per student?

Clark County spends $5,271 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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