Clinton County Schools & Education
Clinton County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,327
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#56
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clinton County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Clinton County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.8%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,327 per pupil, Clinton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Clinton 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
11 public schools and 4 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
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #56 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
92.8%
0.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,327
$180 below the state average
School coverage
11
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Clinton County has 11 public schools across 4 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.
What Clinton 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.
Review-carefully county
Clinton County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#56
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Community Schools of Frankfort
Elementary to high school visible
3,011 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Clinton Prairie School Corporation
Elementary and high visible
1,193 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Rossville Con School District
Elementary and high visible
960 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Clinton Central School Corporation
Elementary and high visible
867 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Community Schools of Frankfort is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Clinton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Clinton County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Clinton 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.
Diverse District Options in Clinton County
Clinton County features 11 public schools organized into four distinct school districts. The infrastructure includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools. Total enrollment across the county currently stands at 6,031 students.
Frankfort and Clinton Prairie Districts
Community Schools of Frankfort is the largest district, serving 3,011 students across five schools. Clinton Prairie School Corporation also plays a significant role, providing education for nearly 1,200 students. The county does not host any charter schools, focusing resources on traditional district models.
Rural Tradition in Clinton Schools
Education here is deeply rooted in rural life, with 10 of the 11 schools classified as rural locales. The average school size is 548 students, providing a medium-scale environment for learning. Frankfort High School is the county's largest campus, serving 895 students in the heart of the community.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Clinton County
Reported Enrollment
6,031
11 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Clinton County
Community Schools of Frankfort
Clinton Prairie School Corporation
Rossville Con School District
Clinton Central School Corporation
11 Public Schools in Clinton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort High School | Record | Community Schools of Frankfort | Frankfort, 46041Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 895 |
| Frankfort Middle School | Record | Community Schools of Frankfort | Frankfort, 46041Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 706 |
| Clinton Prairie Elementary School | Record | Clinton Prairie School Corporation | Frankfort, 46041Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 663 |
| Suncrest Elementary School | Record | Community Schools of Frankfort | Frankfort, 46041Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 560 |
| Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School | Record | Clinton Prairie School Corporation | Frankfort, 46041Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 530 |
| Rossville Middle/Senior High Sch | Record | Rossville Con School District | Rossville, 46065Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 488 |
| Rossville Elementary School | Record | Rossville Con School District | Rossville, 46065Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 472 |
| Clinton Central Elementary School | Record | Clinton Central School Corporation | Michigantown, 46057Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 469 |
| Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch | Record | Community Schools of Frankfort | Frankfort, 46041Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 440 |
| Green Meadows Intermediate Elem | Record | Community Schools of Frankfort | Frankfort, 46041Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 410 |
| Clinton Central Junior-Senior HS | Record | Clinton Central School Corporation | Michigantown, 46057Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 398 |
Frankfort High School
Community Schools of Frankfort
Frankfort, 46041 / Rural: Fringe
Frankfort Middle School
Community Schools of Frankfort
Frankfort, 46041 / Rural: Fringe
Clinton Prairie Elementary School
Clinton Prairie School Corporation
Frankfort, 46041 / Rural: Fringe
Suncrest Elementary School
Community Schools of Frankfort
Frankfort, 46041 / Town: Distant
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School
Clinton Prairie School Corporation
Frankfort, 46041 / Rural: Fringe
Rossville Middle/Senior High Sch
Rossville Con School District
Rossville, 46065 / Rural: Distant
Rossville Elementary School
Rossville Con School District
Rossville, 46065 / Rural: Distant
Clinton Central Elementary School
Clinton Central School Corporation
Michigantown, 46057 / Rural: Distant
Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch
Community Schools of Frankfort
Frankfort, 46041 / Rural: Fringe
Green Meadows Intermediate Elem
Community Schools of Frankfort
Frankfort, 46041 / Rural: Fringe
Clinton Central Junior-Senior HS
Clinton Central School Corporation
Michigantown, 46057 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,327
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Clinton County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clinton County, Indiana?
Clinton County features 11 public schools organized into four distinct school districts. The infrastructure includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools. Total enrollment across the county currently stands at 6,031 students.
What are the major school districts in Clinton County, Indiana?
Community Schools of Frankfort is the largest district, serving 3,011 students across five schools. Clinton Prairie School Corporation also plays a significant role, providing education for nearly 1,200 students. The county does not host any charter schools, focusing resources on traditional district models.
What is the school experience like in Clinton County?
Education here is deeply rooted in rural life, with 10 of the 11 schools classified as rural locales. The average school size is 548 students, providing a medium-scale environment for learning. Frankfort High School is the county's largest campus, serving 895 students in the heart of the community.
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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.