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Clinton County

Indiana · Public K-12

Within Clinton County, Indiana, families have 11 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 5,960 K-12 students. Community Schools of Frankfort is the heaviest district by enrollment. The level mix is 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Clinton County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,960
-300 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 69%
% Hispanic
32%
was 28%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
4 districts
Enrollment
5,960
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,019
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.8%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
6
3,019 students
Middle
1
654 students
High
4
2,287 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Community Schools of Frankfort
2,972 students · 4 districts in Clinton County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Clinton 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
White
82%
Hispanic
20%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
11%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
32%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
37
26.9% under 18

Test scores in Clinton County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

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All schools (11)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Frankfort High SchoolFrankfortHigh09-12922·
Clinton Prairie Elementary SchoolFrankfortElementaryPK-06656·
Frankfort Middle SchoolFrankfortMiddle06-08654·
Suncrest Elementary SchoolFrankfortElementaryPK-05545·
Clinton Central Elementary SchoolMichigantownElementaryKG-06527·
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High SchoolFrankfortHigh07-12497·
Rossville Middle/Senior High SchRossvilleHigh06-12493·
Blue Ridge Primary Elementary SchFrankfortElementaryPK-02456·
Rossville Elementary SchoolRossvilleElementaryPK-05440·
Green Meadows Intermediate ElemFrankfortElementary03-05395·
Clinton Central Junior-Senior HSMichigantownHigh07-12375·

Cities in Clinton County

Frankfort7 schoolsMichigantown2 schoolsRossville2 schools

About Clinton County

Clinton County is a low-population county of about 32,944 residents in Indiana. Its public-school system teaches approximately 5,960 students across 11 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $65,019 a year, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 7% meaningfully below the Indiana median.

In terms of grade levels, Clinton County comprises 6 elementary schools (3,019 students), 1 middle school (654), and 4 high schools (2,287).

Community Schools of Frankfort is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,972 students across Clinton County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,960 students, decreased 5% from the 6,260 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 69% to 65% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Clinton County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Clinton County?
Clinton County, Indiana has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,960 students.
How many high schools are in Clinton County?
Clinton County, Indiana has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 2,287 students.
How many middle schools are in Clinton County?
Clinton County, Indiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 654 students.
How many elementary schools are in Clinton County?
Clinton County, Indiana has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,019 students.
What is the largest school district in Clinton County?
Community Schools of Frankfort is the largest school district in Clinton County, serving approximately 2,972 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Clinton County?
Clinton County has roughly 32,944 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Clinton County?
Median household income in Clinton County is $65,019, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 5.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Clinton County?
Approximately 16.5% of adults 25 and older in Clinton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Clinton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 47.8% of students in Clinton County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Indiana county average of 48.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clinton County schools?
Across Clinton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.8 to 1.

Clinton County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data