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Clark County

Kentucky · Public School District
9
Schools
5,359
Students
$15,007
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
60.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
96.2%
Graduation Rate
+9.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Clark County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 5,359 students across 9 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,007 is near the national average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Shearer Elementary SchoolKG–04392
Strode Station Elementary SchoolKG–04506
William G. Conkwright ElementaryKG–04505
Willis H. Justice Elementary SchoolKG–04427
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School05–06739
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High07–08820
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
George Rogers Clark High School09–121,645
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clark County PreschoolPK–PK282
Phoenix AcademyKG–1243
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,007Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
32%
State
44.0%
Local (property tax)
31.6%
Federal
24.4%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (24%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,359
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.2%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.2% graduation rate — 9.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clark County?
Clark County has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,359 students.
What is the graduation rate for Clark County?
The graduation rate is 96.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Clark County spend per student?
Clark County spends $15,007 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Clark County?
61% of students in Clark County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Clark County?
No, Clark County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Clark County serve?
Clark County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Clark County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Clark County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.