Clinton County Schools & Education
Clinton County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,574
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#84
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clinton County
Measured School Summary
Clinton County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,574 per pupil, Clinton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 20% below the Iowa average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% 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
18 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #84 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
89.0%
3.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,574
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
18
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
Clinton County has 18 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.
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.
Mixed school landscape
Clinton 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
#84
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below 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.
Clinton Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
3,286 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Central DeWitt School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,565 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Camanche Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
995 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Northeast Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
868 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Clinton Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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, Iowa
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.
Clinton's Extensive School Network
With 18 public schools serving 7,293 students, Clinton County has one of the largest educational footprints in the region. The infrastructure is robust, featuring nine elementary schools, four middle schools, and five high schools. Six different districts work to manage this diverse array of academic facilities.
Leading Districts in Clinton
The Clinton Community School District is the largest entity, managing six schools and 3,286 students. Central DeWitt also plays a major role, providing for 1,565 students across four campuses. Despite the large number of schools, the county does not feature any charter options, relying entirely on public districts.
A Diverse Locale Mix
Clinton County features an even split with nine schools in town settings and nine in rural areas. Clinton High School is the largest facility with 981 students, whereas the average school size across the county is 405 students. This balance provides families with choices between bustling town schools and more remote rural campuses.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Clinton County
Reported Enrollment
7,293
18 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Clinton County
Clinton Comm School District
Central DeWitt School District
Camanche Comm School District
Northeast Comm School District
Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District
Delwood Comm School District
18 Public Schools in Clinton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Profile | Clinton Comm School District | Clinton, 52732Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 981 |
| Clinton Middle School | Record | Clinton Comm School District | Clinton, 52732Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 749 |
| Central DeWitt High School | Record | Central DeWitt School District | De Witt, 52742Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 546 |
| Eagle Heights Elementary School | Record | Clinton Comm School District | Clinton, 52732Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 474 |
| Northeast Middle-High School | Record | Northeast Comm School District | Goose Lake, 52750Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 470 |
| Ekstrand Elementary School | Record | Central DeWitt School District | De Witt, 52742Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 460 |
| Northeast Elementary School | Record | Northeast Comm School District | Goose Lake, 52750Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 398 |
| Camanche Elementary | Record | Camanche Comm School District | Camanche, 52730Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 394 |
| Bluff Elementary School | Record | Clinton Comm School District | Clinton, 52732Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 385 |
| Whittier Elementary School | Record | Clinton Comm School District | Clinton, 52732Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 354 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Record | Clinton Comm School District | Clinton, 52732Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 343 |
| Central DeWitt Intermediate School | Record | Central DeWitt School District | DeWitt, 52742Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 329 |
| Camanche High School | Record | Camanche Comm School District | Camanche, 52730Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 319 |
| Camanche Middle School | Record | Camanche Comm School District | Camanche, 52730Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 282 |
| Central DeWitt Middle School | Record | Central DeWitt School District | De Witt, 52742Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 230 |
| Calamus-Wheatland Elem Attendance Center | Record | Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District | Calamus, 52729Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 218 |
| Calamus-Wheatland Sec Attendance Center | Record | Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District | Wheatland, 52777Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 196 |
| Delwood Elementary School | Record | Delwood Comm School District | Delmar, 52037Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 165 |
Clinton High School
Clinton Comm School District
Clinton, 52732 / Town: Distant
Clinton Middle School
Clinton Comm School District
Clinton, 52732 / Town: Distant
Central DeWitt High School
Central DeWitt School District
De Witt, 52742 / Rural: Fringe
Eagle Heights Elementary School
Clinton Comm School District
Clinton, 52732 / Rural: Fringe
Northeast Middle-High School
Northeast Comm School District
Goose Lake, 52750 / Rural: Distant
Ekstrand Elementary School
Central DeWitt School District
De Witt, 52742 / Town: Distant
Northeast Elementary School
Northeast Comm School District
Goose Lake, 52750 / Rural: Distant
Camanche Elementary
Camanche Comm School District
Camanche, 52730 / Town: Distant
Bluff Elementary School
Clinton Comm School District
Clinton, 52732 / Town: Distant
Whittier Elementary School
Clinton Comm School District
Clinton, 52732 / Town: Distant
Jefferson Elementary School
Clinton Comm School District
Clinton, 52732 / Town: Distant
Central DeWitt Intermediate School
Central DeWitt School District
DeWitt, 52742 / Rural: Fringe
Camanche High School
Camanche Comm School District
Camanche, 52730 / Town: Distant
Camanche Middle School
Camanche Comm School District
Camanche, 52730 / Town: Distant
Central DeWitt Middle School
Central DeWitt School District
De Witt, 52742 / Rural: Fringe
Calamus-Wheatland Elem Attendance Center
Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District
Calamus, 52729 / Rural: Distant
Calamus-Wheatland Sec Attendance Center
Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District
Wheatland, 52777 / Rural: Distant
Delwood Elementary School
Delwood Comm School District
Delmar, 52037 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,574
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Clinton County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clinton County, Iowa?
With 18 public schools serving 7,293 students, Clinton County has one of the largest educational footprints in the region. The infrastructure is robust, featuring nine elementary schools, four middle schools, and five high schools. Six different districts work to manage this diverse array of academic facilities.
What are the major school districts in Clinton County, Iowa?
The Clinton Community School District is the largest entity, managing six schools and 3,286 students. Central DeWitt also plays a major role, providing for 1,565 students across four campuses. Despite the large number of schools, the county does not feature any charter options, relying entirely on public districts.
What is the school experience like in Clinton County?
Clinton County features an even split with nine schools in town settings and nine in rural areas. Clinton High School is the largest facility with 981 students, whereas the average school size across the county is 405 students. This balance provides families with choices between bustling town schools and more remote rural campuses.
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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.