Clark County School District
School District · Winchester, Kentucky
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,390
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,390
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Clark County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Clark County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Phoenix Academy
Winchester · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School
Winchester · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
George Rogers Clark High School
Winchester · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#118 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,438
$548 vs Kentucky median
District size
5,390 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Clark County ranks #118 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Clark County's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Phoenix Academy (7.4/10), Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School (6.7/10), and George Rogers Clark High School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.7/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 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 Clark County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Clark County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | George Rogers Clark High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Robert D. Campbell Jr. High | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Willis H. Justice Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Shearer Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Strode Station Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 8 | William G. Conkwright Elementary | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clark County
Clark County is a Winchester, Kentucky school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 5,390 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $13,438 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Clark County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Phoenix Academy, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Clark County students show an average math proficiency of 40.7% and ELA proficiency of 45.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Clark County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clark County with test data.
Schools in Clark County
9 schoolsElementary Schools4
High Schools1
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Winchester
- Total Enrollment
- 5,390
- Teachers (FTE)
- 346
- District spending per student
- $13,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clark County?
Clark County has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Clark County?
The average composite rating for Clark County is 5.6/10. 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 Clark County?
Clark County's district-level spending was $13,438 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 Clark County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clark County is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clark County?
Phoenix Academy is the highest-rated school in Clark County with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Clark County?
Across schools in Clark County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clark County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Clark County has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.6%
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 Clark County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky 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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