Can I use Clark County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Clark County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Clark County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Clark County?

Start with the 42 listed public schools and 11 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Clark County Schools & Education

Name: Clark County, Ohio Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Clark County, Ohio

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

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

83.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

83.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,032

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,994

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#74

of 88 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Clark County

Measured School Summary

Clark County has midrange measured school signals (score: 41/100) with a graduation rate of 83.3%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Clark County spends $8,032 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 24% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% 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

42 public schools and 11 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

41/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #74 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.

Completion

83.3%

5.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,032

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

11 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 42 public schools across 11 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.

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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.

Mixed school landscape

Clark 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

#74

of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.

Springfield City School District

Elementary to high school visible

7,099 students

Elementary 10Middle 3High 2Other 2

17 listed schools in this county slice.

Northeastern Local

Elementary to high school visible

2,973 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 2Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Tecumseh Local

Elementary to high school visible

2,695 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Clark-Shawnee Local

Elementary and high visible

1,697 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Springfield City School District is the largest listed district slice, with 17 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?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Data Story

Clark County Graduation Rate Trails State and National Averages

Education data brief for Clark County, Ohio.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorPublished Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Lead metric:Graduation rate

The graduation rate in Clark County is 83.3%, which is lower than the national average of 87.0% and the Ohio state average of 88.3%. The county's composite school score of 41.1 also sits below the state average of 54.5 and the national median of 50.0. Education is provided across 42 public schools, including two charter schools, with a total enrollment of 20,125 students. Springfield City School District is the largest provider, managing 17 schools and 7,099 students, including Springfield High School with 1,516 students. Per-pupil expenditure in Clark County is $8,032, slightly exceeding the Ohio average of $7,994 but falling short of the national $13,000 benchmark. The school mix is diverse, with 20 schools in city locales and 11 each in suburban and rural areas. Compare district boundaries in the NCES database for more geographic context.

Sources

NCES Common Core of Data
U.S. Census Bureau ACS

School Overview

Total Schools

in Clark County

Reported Enrollment

20,125

42 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary21

Middle7

High12

Other2

11 School Districts in Clark County

Springfield City School District

Northeastern Local

6 schools

2,973 students

Tecumseh Local

5 schools

2,695 students

Clark-Shawnee Local

2 schools

1,697 students

Northwestern Local

2 schools

1,668 students

Greenon Local

3 schools

1,589 students

Southeastern Local

3 schools

692 students

Global Impact STEM Academy

1 school

664 students

Springfield-Clark County

1 school

594 students

Cliff Park High School

1 school

314 students

42 Public Schools in Clark County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

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Public schools in Clark County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Springfield High School	Profile	Springfield City School District	Springfield, 45503City: Small	9–12	High	1,516
Shawnee Elementary School	Profile	Clark-Shawnee Local	Springfield, 45502Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	1,010
Northwestern Elementary School	Profile	Northwestern Local	Springfield, 45502Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	935
Greenon Elementary School	Record	Greenon Local	Enon, 45323Suburb: Large	KG–6	Primary	893
Tecumseh High School	Record	Tecumseh Local	New Carlisle, 45344Rural: Fringe	8–12	High	734
Northwestern Junior/Senior High School	Record	Northwestern Local	Springfield, 45502Rural: Fringe	7–12	High	733
Shawnee Middle School/High School	Record	Clark-Shawnee Local	Springfield, 45502Rural: Fringe	7–12	High	687
Global Impact STEM Academy	Record	Global Impact STEM Academy	Springfield, 45505City: Small	7–12	High	664
Tecumseh Middle School	Record	Tecumseh Local	New Carlisle, 45344Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	660
Springfield-Clark County	Record	Springfield-Clark County	Springfield, 45505City: Small	7–12	Vocational	594
Rolling Hills Elementary School	Record	Northeastern Local	Springfield, 45502Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	557
Kenton Ridge High School	Record	Northeastern Local	Springfield, 45503Suburb: Small	9–12	High	550
Northeastern Elementary School	Record	Northeastern Local	South Vienna, 45369Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	522
New Carlisle Elementary School	Record	Tecumseh Local	New Carlisle, 45344Suburb: Large	2–5	Primary	495
Northeastern Middle/High School	Record	Northeastern Local	South Vienna, 45369Rural: Fringe	7–12	High	479
Kenton Elementary School	Record	Springfield City School District	Springfield, 45503City: Small	KG–6	Primary	469
Park Layne Elementary School	Record	Tecumseh Local	New Carlisle, 45344Suburb: Large	KG–2	Primary	460
Greenon High School	Record	Greenon Local	Enon, 45323Suburb: Large	9–12	High	452
Snowhill Elementary School	Record	Springfield City School District	Springfield, 45504City: Small	KG–6	Primary	447
Northridge Middle School	Record	Northeastern Local	Springfield, 45503Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	445

Springfield High School

Springfield City School District

Springfield, 45503 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,516 students

Shawnee Elementary School

Clark-Shawnee Local

Springfield, 45502 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–6Primary1,010 students

Northwestern Elementary School

Northwestern Local

Springfield, 45502 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–6Primary935 students

Greenon Elementary School

Greenon Local

Enon, 45323 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–6Primary893 students

Tecumseh High School

Tecumseh Local

New Carlisle, 45344 / Rural: Fringe

Record8–12High734 students

Northwestern Junior/Senior High School

Northwestern Local

Springfield, 45502 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High733 students

Shawnee Middle School/High School

Clark-Shawnee Local

Springfield, 45502 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High687 students

Global Impact STEM Academy

Springfield, 45505 / City: Small

Record7–12High664 students

Tecumseh Middle School

Tecumseh Local

New Carlisle, 45344 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle660 students

Springfield-Clark County

Springfield, 45505 / City: Small

Record7–12Vocational594 students

Rolling Hills Elementary School

Northeastern Local

Springfield, 45502 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary557 students

Kenton Ridge High School

Northeastern Local

Springfield, 45503 / Suburb: Small

Record9–12High550 students

Northeastern Elementary School

Northeastern Local

South Vienna, 45369 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary522 students

New Carlisle Elementary School

Tecumseh Local

New Carlisle, 45344 / Suburb: Large

Record2–5Primary495 students

Northeastern Middle/High School

Northeastern Local

South Vienna, 45369 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High479 students

Kenton Elementary School

Springfield City School District

Springfield, 45503 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary469 students

Park Layne Elementary School

Tecumseh Local

New Carlisle, 45344 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–2Primary460 students

Greenon High School

Greenon Local

Enon, 45323 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High452 students

Snowhill Elementary School

Springfield City School District

Springfield, 45504 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary447 students

Northridge Middle School

Northeastern Local

Springfield, 45503 / Suburb: Small

Record6–8Middle445 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,032

State avg $7,994

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Ohio counties have the highest graduation rates?

Henry County (95.8%), Sandusky County (95.8%), and Seneca County (95.1%) currently lead Ohio 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 Ohio?

Across Ohio counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,994. The highest current county values are Monroe County ($11,634), Athens County ($9,684), and Cuyahoga County ($9,586). 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 41/100, 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 83.3%, which is below 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 $8,032 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Jul 7, 2026Reviewed 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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