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Clark County Schools & Education

Clark County, Kentucky

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

School Score

70/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 93.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,140

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,894

School Score

70/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#19

of 120 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Clark County

Measured School Summary

Clark County performs at an average level with a school score of 70/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,140 per pupil, Clark County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 22% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% 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

10 public schools and 1 district 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

70/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #19 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

3.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,140

$246 above the state average

School coverage

10

1 district 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 10 public schools across 1 district, 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.

Dominant-district county

Clark County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#19

of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.

Clark County

Elementary to high school visible

5,359 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 1Other 2

9 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Clark County is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

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, Kentucky

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.

A Centralized Town-Based Education Hub

Clark County operates a streamlined network of 10 public schools serving 5,359 students within a single school district. The infrastructure includes four elementary, two middle, and two high schools, along with two specialized campuses. All schools are classified as town-based, creating a consistent community-focused learning environment.

The Power of One School District

The Clark County school district manages all 9 primary and secondary schools, overseeing the education of every student in the system. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning traditional public schools receive 100% of the public enrollment. The district maintains a balance between large secondary campuses and smaller elementary facilities.

Town Schools with a Large-Scale Feel

Learning in Clark County occurs in a 100% town setting with an average school size of 595 students. George Rogers Clark High School is the massive center of student life with 1,645 students, while William G. Conkwright Elementary offers a more intimate setting with 505 pupils. The presence of two middle schools and an intermediate school allows for specialized age-group transitions.

School Overview

Total Schools

10

in Clark County

Reported Enrollment

5,359

10 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle2
High2
Other2

1 School District in Clark County

Clark County

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9 schools
5,359 students enrolled
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10 Public Schools in Clark 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 data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

George Rogers Clark High School

Clark County

Winchester, 40391 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,645 students

Robert D. Campbell Jr. High

Clark County

Winchester, 40391 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle820 students

Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School

Clark County

Winchester, 40391 / Town: Distant

Record5–6Middle739 students

Strode Station Elementary School

Clark County

Winchester, 40391 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary506 students

William G. Conkwright Elementary

Clark County

Winchester, 40391 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary505 students

Willis H. Justice Elementary School

Clark County

Winchester, 40391 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary427 students

Shearer Elementary School

Clark County

Winchester, 40391 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary392 students

Clark County Preschool

Clark County

Winchester, 40391 / Town: Distant

RecordPKOther282 students

Phoenix Academy

Clark County

Winchester, 40391 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–12Alternative43 students

Clark County Area Technology Center

Kentucky Tech System

Winchester, 40391 / Town: Distant

Record8–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,140

State avg $6,894

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kentucky counties have the highest graduation rates?
Rockcastle County (99.0%), Taylor County (98.5%), and Carter County (98.0%) currently lead Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
Across Kentucky counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,894. The highest current county values are Wolfe County ($9,307), Fayette County ($8,810), and Jefferson County ($8,382). 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 70/100, 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 97.0%, 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 $7,140 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, Kentucky — FAQ

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

Clark County operates a streamlined network of 10 public schools serving 5,359 students within a single school district. The infrastructure includes four elementary, two middle, and two high schools, along with two specialized campuses. All schools are classified as town-based, creating a consistent community-focused learning environment.

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

The Clark County school district manages all 9 primary and secondary schools, overseeing the education of every student in the system. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning traditional public schools receive 100% of the public enrollment. The district maintains a balance between large secondary campuses and smaller elementary facilities.

What is the school experience like in Clark County?

Learning in Clark County occurs in a 100% town setting with an average school size of 595 students. George Rogers Clark High School is the massive center of student life with 1,645 students, while William G. Conkwright Elementary offers a more intimate setting with 505 pupils. The presence of two middle schools and an intermediate school allows for specialized age-group transitions.

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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.

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