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Clark County Schools & Education

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,308

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,009

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 61/100

State Score Position

#39

of 105 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Clark County

Measured School Summary

Clark County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.

Funding Context

Clark County spends $9,308 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 8% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher 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

5 public schools and 2 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

66/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #39 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

1.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,308

$299 above the state average

School coverage

5

2 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 5 public schools across 2 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.

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.

Small-system county

Clark County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#39

of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.

Minneola

Elementary and high visible

258 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Ashland

Elementary to high school visible

191 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Ashland is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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?

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 Clark County, Kansas

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.

Education Tailored to the Community

Clark County manages five public schools across two districts, catering to a total of 449 students. This setup includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.

Solid Performance and Above-Average Spend

The county's graduation rate matches 90.0%, which is well above the national 87.0% average. Investment is a priority here, with per-pupil spending at $9,308 compared to the $9,009 state average.

Two Districts Anchoring the Region

Minneola is the larger district with 258 students, while the Ashland district serves 191 students across three schools. The county maintains a traditional educational landscape with zero charter schools.

Small-Town Focus in Rural Schools

Every school here is rural, with an average size of only 90 students per building. Minneola Elementary is the county's largest school at 183 students, while Ashland Junior High is the smallest with 53.

School Overview

Total Schools

5

in Clark County

Reported Enrollment

449

5 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Clark County

Minneola

2 schools
258 students

Ashland

3 schools
191 students

5 Public Schools in Clark 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 data

Level

Showing 5 of 5 matching schools

Minneola Elem

Minneola

Minneola, 67865 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary183 students

Minneola High

Minneola

Minneola, 67865 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High75 students

Ashland Elem

Ashland

Ashland, 67831 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary74 students

Ashland High

Ashland

Ashland, 67831 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High64 students

Ashland Junior High School

Ashland

Ashland, 67831 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle53 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,308

State avg $9,009

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kansas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Scott County (97.0%), Neosho County (96.6%), and Nemaha County (96.3%) currently lead Kansas 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 Kansas?
Across Kansas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,009. The highest current county values are Elk County ($16,438), Mitchell County ($12,668), and Coffey County ($12,176). 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 66/100, 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 90.0%, 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 $9,308 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Clark County, Kansas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Clark County, Kansas?

Clark County manages five public schools across two districts, catering to a total of 449 students. This setup includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.

How do schools in Clark County perform academically?

The county's graduation rate matches 90.0%, which is well above the national 87.0% average. Investment is a priority here, with per-pupil spending at $9,308 compared to the $9,009 state average.

What are the major school districts in Clark County, Kansas?

Minneola is the larger district with 258 students, while the Ashland district serves 191 students across three schools. The county maintains a traditional educational landscape with zero charter schools.

What is the school experience like in Clark County?

Every school here is rural, with an average size of only 90 students per building. Minneola Elementary is the county's largest school at 183 students, while Ashland Junior High is the smallest with 53.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.