Total enrollment
23,737
+4,644 (+24%) vs SY 2020-21
Clark County
Indiana · Public K-12
For a Indiana county, Clark County operates a mid-sized public-school system: 33 schools and 23,765 students, broken out as 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 high.
4-year change in Clark County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
31
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Clark County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 23,765 | #10 of 91 | #423 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 32 | #14 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.8:1 | #89 of 91 | #2,426 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 49.9% | #41 of 91 | #1,625 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.9% | #10 of 91 | #797 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Clark County school rankings
Residents
124,354
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
33
6 districts
Enrollment
23,765
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$74,214
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.9%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
15
8,145 students
Middle
5
3,338 students
High
9
6,264 students
Combined / other
4
6,018 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Greater Clark County Schools
10,643 students · 6 districts in Clark County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Clark County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
27.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.0% under 18
Test scores in Clark County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 23 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Gateway Digital Academy | Clarksville | Combined | KG-12 | 5,318 | · |
| Jeffersonville High School | Jeffersonville | High | 09-12 | 2,202 | · |
| Silver Creek Elementary School | Sellersburg | Elementary | 02-05 | 980 | · |
| Silver Creek High School | Sellersburg | High | 09-12 | 976 | · |
| Charlestown Senior High School | Charlestown | High | 09-12 | 860 | · |
| River Valley Middle School | Jeffersonville | Middle | 06-08 | 857 | · |
| Silver Creek Middle School | Sellersburg | Middle | 06-08 | 748 | · |
| Rock Creek Community Academy | Sellersburg | Combined | KG-12 | 672 | · |
| Parkview Middle School | Jeffersonville | Middle | 06-08 | 656 | · |
| Clarksville Elementary School | Clarksville | Elementary | PK-04 | 649 | · |
| Charlestown Middle School | Charlestown | Middle | 06-08 | 647 | · |
| Henryville Elementary School | Henryville | Elementary | PK-06 | 611 | · |
| Utica Elementary School | Jeffersonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 608 | · |
| Pleasant Ridge Elementary School | Charlestown | Elementary | PK-02 | 588 | · |
| Riverside Elementary School | Jeffersonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 568 | · |
| Parkwood Elementary School | Clarksville | Elementary | PK-05 | 561 | · |
| Northaven Elementary School | Jeffersonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 544 | · |
| Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch | Charlestown | Elementary | 03-05 | 529 | · |
| Franklin Square Elementary School | Jeffersonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 524 | · |
| W E Wilson Elementary | Jeffersonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 518 | · |
| Silver Creek Primary School | Sellersburg | Elementary | PK-01 | 510 | · |
| Henryville Jr & Sr High School | Henryville | High | 07-12 | 487 | · |
| Clarksville Middle School | Clarksville | Middle | 05-08 | 430 | · |
| Clarksville Senior High School | Clarksville | High | 09-12 | 412 | · |
| Indiana Gateway Alternative School | Clarksville | High | 09-12 | 365 | · |
| William W Borden Elementary School | Borden | Elementary | KG-06 | 333 | · |
| New Washington Middle/High School | New Washington | High | 06-12 | 331 | · |
| Excel Center - Clarksville | Clarksville | High | 09-12 | 329 | · |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | Jeffersonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 326 | · |
| William W Borden High School | Borden | High | 07-12 | 302 | · |
| New Washington Elementary School | New Washington | Elementary | PK-05 | 296 | · |
| Old Corden Porter School | Jeffersonville | Combined | 04-12 | 28 | · |
| Greater Clark County Schools Virtual Academy | Jeffersonville | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Clark County
About Clark County
Clark County is a middle-population county of about 124,354 residents in Indiana. Its public-school system teaches approximately 23,765 students across 33 schools.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $74,214, about 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 6% meaningfully above the Indiana median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Clark County consists of 15 elementary schools (8,145 students), 5 middle schools (3,338), 9 high schools (6,264), and 4 combined or other schools.
Greater Clark County Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 10,643 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment grew 24%: 19,093 students in SY 2020-21 versus 23,737 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Clark County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data