Clinton County Schools & Education
Clinton County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,257
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#32
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clinton County
Measured School Summary
Clinton County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.5%.
Funding Context
At $6,257 per pupil, Clinton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% 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
12 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #32 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
94.5%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,257
$77 below the state average
School coverage
12
4 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 12 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.
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
#32
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
CAMERON R-I
Elementary to high school visible
1,651 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
LATHROP R-II
Elementary to high school visible
929 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
CLINTON CO. R-III
Elementary to high school visible
665 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1
Elementary and high visible
551 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CAMERON R-I is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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, 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.
A Small but Robust Education Network
Clinton County serves 3,796 students across 12 public schools, including five elementary, three middle, and four high schools. Four distinct school districts manage this infrastructure, providing a localized approach to education for the community.
Cameron R-I Leads the County
Cameron R-I is the largest district in the county, managing four schools and educating 1,651 students. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, keeping all 3,796 students within traditional public district systems.
Rural Roots and Mid-Sized Classrooms
Education here is predominantly rural, with eight schools in rural settings and four in town locales. Cameron High is the largest facility with 500 students, while the average school size across the county remains intimate at 316 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Clinton County
Reported Enrollment
3,796
12 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Clinton County
CAMERON R-I
LATHROP R-II
EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1
CLINTON CO. R-III
12 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMERON HIGH | Record | CAMERON R-I | CAMERON, 64429Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 500 |
| PARKVIEW ELEM. | Record | CAMERON R-I | CAMERON, 64429Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 498 |
| LATHROP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | LATHROP R-II | LATHROP, 64465Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 427 |
| ELLIS ELEM. | Record | CLINTON CO. R-III | PLATTSBURG, 64477Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 341 |
| CAMERON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Record | CAMERON R-I | CAMERON, 64429Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 332 |
| CAMERON VETERANS MIDDLE | Record | CAMERON R-I | CAMERON, 64429Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 321 |
| LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL | Record | LATHROP R-II | LATHROP, 64465Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 307 |
| EAST BUCHANAN ELEM. | Record | EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1 | GOWER, 64454Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 297 |
| EAST BUCHANAN HIGH | Record | EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1 | GOWER, 64454Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 254 |
| LATHROP MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | LATHROP R-II | LATHROP, 64465Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 195 |
| PLATTSBURG HIGH | Record | CLINTON CO. R-III | PLATTSBURG, 64477Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 174 |
| CLINTON CO. R-III MIDDLE | Record | CLINTON CO. R-III | PLATTSBURG, 64477Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 150 |
CLINTON CO. R-III MIDDLE
CLINTON CO. R-III
PLATTSBURG, 64477 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,257
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Clinton County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clinton County, Missouri?
Clinton County serves 3,796 students across 12 public schools, including five elementary, three middle, and four high schools. Four distinct school districts manage this infrastructure, providing a localized approach to education for the community.
What are the major school districts in Clinton County, Missouri?
Cameron R-I is the largest district in the county, managing four schools and educating 1,651 students. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, keeping all 3,796 students within traditional public district systems.
What is the school experience like in Clinton County?
Education here is predominantly rural, with eight schools in rural settings and four in town locales. Cameron High is the largest facility with 500 students, while the average school size across the county remains intimate at 316 students.
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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.