Clark County Schools & Education
Clark County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,141
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#61
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clark County
Measured School Summary
Clark County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,141 per pupil, Clark County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% 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
5 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
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #61 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
0.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,141
$193 below the state average
School coverage
5
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 5 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.
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
#61
of 115 Missouri 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.
CLARK CO. R-I
Elementary to high school visible
1,136 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CLARK CO. R-I 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 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, Missouri
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.
Five Schools in a Unified District
Clark County simplifies its education through a single district, Clark Co. R-I, which serves 1,136 students. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and an early childhood center. This unified approach ensures a consistent curriculum and community focus from preschool through graduation.
The Power of One District
Clark Co. R-I is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all 1,136 students. By centralizing resources into one district, the county maintains a cohesive community identity and efficient operations. No charter schools exist here, keeping the focus entirely on the local public system.
A Purely Rural Learning Experience
All five schools are situated in rural locales, providing a tranquil environment for the county's youth. The average school size is 227 students, with Black Hawk Elementary being the largest at 365 students. This creates an environment where everyone knows their neighbors and teachers.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Clark County
Reported Enrollment
1,136
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Clark County
CLARK CO. R-I
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 dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK HAWK ELEM. | Record | CLARK CO. R-I | KAHOKA, 63445Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 365 |
| CLARK CO. HIGH | Record | CLARK CO. R-I | KAHOKA, 63445Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 308 |
| CLARK CO. MIDDLE | Record | CLARK CO. R-I | KAHOKA, 63445Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 258 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Record | CLARK CO. R-I | Kahoka, 63445Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 108 |
| RUNNING FOX ELEM. | Record | CLARK CO. R-I | ALEXANDRIA, 63430Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 97 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,141
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Clark County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clark County, Missouri?
Clark County simplifies its education through a single district, Clark Co. R-I, which serves 1,136 students. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and an early childhood center. This unified approach ensures a consistent curriculum and community focus from preschool through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Clark County, Missouri?
Clark Co. R-I is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all 1,136 students. By centralizing resources into one district, the county maintains a cohesive community identity and efficient operations. No charter schools exist here, keeping the focus entirely on the local public system.
What is the school experience like in Clark County?
All five schools are situated in rural locales, providing a tranquil environment for the county's youth. The average school size is 227 students, with Black Hawk Elementary being the largest at 365 students. This creates an environment where everyone knows their neighbors and teachers.
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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.