Greater Clark County Schools School District
School District · Jeffersonville, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
10,497
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
10,497
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#156 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,695
$667 vs Indiana median
District size
10,497 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Greater Clark County Schools ranks #156 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Greater Clark County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch (8.3/10), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (8.3/10), and Northaven Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 50% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Greater Clark County Schools schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Greater Clark County Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Greater Clark County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Northaven Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Charlestown Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Parkwood Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | New Washington Middle/high School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Riverside Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Utica Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Parkview Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | River Valley Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Greater Clark County Schools
Greater Clark County Schools is a Jeffersonville, Indiana school district serving 17 schools.The district educates 10,497 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. District-level spending was $11,695 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Greater Clark County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Greater Clark County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 44.1% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Greater Clark County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Greater Clark County Schools with test data.
Schools in Greater Clark County Schools
17 schoolsElementary Schools10
High Schools3
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Jeffersonville
- Total Enrollment
- 10,497
- Teachers (FTE)
- 683
- District spending per student
- $11,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Greater Clark County Schools?
Greater Clark County Schools has 17 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Greater Clark County Schools?
The average composite rating for Greater Clark County Schools is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Greater Clark County Schools?
Greater Clark County Schools's district-level spending was $11,695 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Greater Clark County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Greater Clark County Schools is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Greater Clark County Schools?
Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch is the highest-rated school in Greater Clark County Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Greater Clark County Schools?
Across schools in Greater Clark County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Greater Clark County Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Greater Clark County Schools has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.1%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Greater Clark County Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
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- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
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- Msd Warren Township (16)
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- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
- Msd Pike Township (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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