Clinton County Schools & Education
Clinton County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,332
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#52
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clinton County
Measured School Summary
Clinton County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.3%.
Funding Context
At $7,332 per pupil, Clinton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% 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
16 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #52 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
90.3%
2.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,332
$662 below the state average
School coverage
16
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 16 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
#52
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
Wilmington City
Elementary to high school visible
2,223 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Clinton-Massie Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,746 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
East Clinton Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,227 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Blanchester Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,221 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Wilmington City 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 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, Ohio
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.
Clinton County's Integrated School System
Clinton County manages 16 public schools that serve a total of 7,099 students across four districts. The system is comprised of six elementary, four middle, and five high schools, plus one specialized facility. This structure provides a clear and connected educational path for the county's student population.
District Leadership in Wilmington and Beyond
Wilmington City is the largest district in the county, operating five schools for 2,223 students. The educational landscape is entirely comprised of traditional public schools, with no charter schools currently in operation. Other key contributors include East Clinton Local and Blanchester Local, each serving over 1,200 students.
Town and Country Educational Settings
The county's schools are split between town locales and rural settings, offering a quintessential small-town feel. The average school size is 444 students, with Clinton-Massie Elementary serving as the largest single school at 863 students. This smaller scale allows for closer community ties within the local school buildings.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Clinton County
Reported Enrollment
7,099
16 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Clinton County
Wilmington City
Clinton-Massie Local
East Clinton Local
Blanchester Local
16 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 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton-Massie Elementary School | Record | Clinton-Massie Local | Clarksville, 45113Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 863 |
| Laurel Oaks Cdc | Record | Great Oaks Career Campuses | Wilmington, 45177Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | Vocational | 682 |
| Wilmington High School | Record | Wilmington City | Wilmington, 45177Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 663 |
| Roy E Holmes Elementary School | Record | Wilmington City | Wilmington, 45177Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 508 |
| Rodger O. Borror Middle School | Record | Wilmington City | Wilmington, 45177Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 502 |
| Clinton-Massie High School | Record | Clinton-Massie Local | Clarksville, 45113Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 486 |
| Denver Place Elementary School | Record | Wilmington City | Wilmington, 45177Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 473 |
| Putman Elementary School | Record | Blanchester Local | Blanchester, 45107Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 466 |
| Clinton-Massie Middle School | Record | Clinton-Massie Local | Clarksville, 45113Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 397 |
| Blanchester Middle School | Record | Blanchester Local | Blanchester, 45107Town: Fringe | 4–8 | Middle | 386 |
| Blanchester High School | Record | Blanchester Local | Blanchester, 45107Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 369 |
| Sabina Elementary School | Record | East Clinton Local | Sabina, 45169Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 362 |
| East Clinton High School | Record | East Clinton Local | Sabina, 45169Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 320 |
| East Clinton Junior High School | Record | East Clinton Local | Sabina, 45169Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 276 |
| New Vienna Elementary School | Record | East Clinton Local | New Vienna, 45159Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 269 |
| East End Elementary School | Record | Wilmington City | Wilmington, 45177Town: Distant | PK | Other | 77 |
Clinton-Massie Elementary School
Clinton-Massie Local
Clarksville, 45113 / Rural: Distant
Laurel Oaks Cdc
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Wilmington, 45177 / Rural: Fringe
Roy E Holmes Elementary School
Wilmington City
Wilmington, 45177 / Town: Distant
Rodger O. Borror Middle School
Wilmington City
Wilmington, 45177 / Town: Distant
Clinton-Massie High School
Clinton-Massie Local
Clarksville, 45113 / Rural: Distant
Denver Place Elementary School
Wilmington City
Wilmington, 45177 / Town: Distant
Putman Elementary School
Blanchester Local
Blanchester, 45107 / Town: Fringe
Clinton-Massie Middle School
Clinton-Massie Local
Clarksville, 45113 / Rural: Distant
Blanchester Middle School
Blanchester Local
Blanchester, 45107 / Town: Fringe
Sabina Elementary School
East Clinton Local
Sabina, 45169 / Town: Distant
East Clinton Junior High School
East Clinton Local
Sabina, 45169 / Rural: Distant
New Vienna Elementary School
East Clinton Local
New Vienna, 45159 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,332
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Clinton County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clinton County, Ohio?
Clinton County manages 16 public schools that serve a total of 7,099 students across four districts. The system is comprised of six elementary, four middle, and five high schools, plus one specialized facility. This structure provides a clear and connected educational path for the county's student population.
What are the major school districts in Clinton County, Ohio?
Wilmington City is the largest district in the county, operating five schools for 2,223 students. The educational landscape is entirely comprised of traditional public schools, with no charter schools currently in operation. Other key contributors include East Clinton Local and Blanchester Local, each serving over 1,200 students.
What is the school experience like in Clinton County?
The county's schools are split between town locales and rural settings, offering a quintessential small-town feel. The average school size is 444 students, with Clinton-Massie Elementary serving as the largest single school at 863 students. This smaller scale allows for closer community ties within the local school buildings.
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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.