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Clark County Public Schools

Clark County, South Dakota

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

Total Schools

11

public schools

Total Enrollment

785

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Clark County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Dakota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Clark County has 2 district entries. Clark School District 12-2 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 6 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Willow Lake has the most listed schools, with 5 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

11

in Clark County

Reported Enrollment

785

11 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7
Middle2
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Clark County

Clark School District 12-2

6 schools
482 students

Willow Lake School District 12-3

6 schools
323 students

11 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 data

Level

Showing 11 of 11 matching schools

Clark Elementary - 02

Clark School District 12-2

Clark, 57225 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary201 students

Willow Lake Elementary - 02

Willow Lake School District 12-3

Willow Lake, 57278 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary144 students

Clark High School - 01

Clark School District 12-2

Clark, 57225 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High102 students

Clark Middle School - 03

Clark School District 12-2

Clark, 57225 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle87 students

Willow Lake Middle School - 03

Willow Lake School District 12-3

Willow Lake, 57278 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle58 students

Willow Lake High School - 01

Willow Lake School District 12-3

Willow Lake, 57278 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High57 students

Fordham Colony Elementary - 04

Clark School District 12-2

Carpenter, 57322 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary37 students

Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05

Clark School District 12-2

Garden City, 57236 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary29 students

Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04

Willow Lake School District 12-3

Willow Lake, 57278 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary28 students

Silver Lake Colony - 07

Clark School District 12-2

Clark, 57225 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary26 students

Collins Colony Elementary - 06

Willow Lake School District 12-3

Willow Lake, 57278 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary16 students
Citeable records

Every public school record in Clark County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

11

Showing here

11

Profile pages

0

Primary schools

7

  • Clark Elementary - 02

    Clark School District 12-2

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Clark, 57225
    Enrollment
    201 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Fordham Colony Elementary - 04

    Clark School District 12-2

    Record
    Grades
    KG–8
    Location
    Carpenter, 57322
    Enrollment
    37 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05

    Clark School District 12-2

    Record
    Grades
    KG–8
    Location
    Garden City, 57236
    Enrollment
    29 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Silver Lake Colony - 07

    Clark School District 12-2

    Record
    Grades
    KG–8
    Location
    Clark, 57225
    Enrollment
    26 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Collins Colony Elementary - 06

    Willow Lake School District 12-3

    Record
    Grades
    KG–8
    Location
    Willow Lake, 57278
    Enrollment
    16 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04

    Willow Lake School District 12-3

    Record
    Grades
    KG–8
    Location
    Willow Lake, 57278
    Enrollment
    28 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Willow Lake Elementary - 02

    Willow Lake School District 12-3

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Willow Lake, 57278
    Enrollment
    144 students

    Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

2

  • Clark Middle School - 03

    Clark School District 12-2

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Clark, 57225
    Enrollment
    87 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Willow Lake Middle School - 03

    Willow Lake School District 12-3

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Willow Lake, 57278
    Enrollment
    58 students

    Listed on this county directory

High schools

2

  • Clark High School - 01

    Clark School District 12-2

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Clark, 57225
    Enrollment
    102 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Willow Lake High School - 01

    Willow Lake School District 12-3

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Willow Lake, 57278
    Enrollment
    57 students

    Listed on this county directory

Clark County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Clark County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Dakota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Clark County public school directory?

The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Clark County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Clark County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Clark County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Clark County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Clark County Education OverviewCounty school score: 16/100

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.