Total enrollment
1,491
-177 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
Clinton County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Clinton County is one of Kentucky's public-school counties, with 6 schools serving about 1,491 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $44,844.
4-year change in Clinton County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Clinton County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 30.2% | #103 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,491 | #99 of 110 | #2,483 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #99 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #3 of 110 | #898 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 75.4% | #10 of 110 | #584 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.3% | #72 of 110 | #2,295 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.
Residents
9,202
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,491
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$44,844
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
75.4%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
674 students
Middle
1
383 students
High
3
434 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Clinton County Public Schools
1,491 students · 2 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.5% under 18
Test scores in Clinton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Clinton County Middle School· 39.0%
- Albany Elementary School· 32.5%
- Clinton County High School· 32.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Elementary School | Albany | Elementary | 01-04 | 486 | · |
| Clinton County High School | Albany | High | 09-12 | 434 | · |
| Clinton County Middle School | Albany | Middle | 05-08 | 383 | · |
| Clinton County Early Childhood Center | Albany | Elementary | PK-KG | 188 | · |
| Foothills Academy | Albany | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
| Southern Kentucky Early CCA | Albany | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Clinton County
About Clinton County
Across the rural-scale Kentucky county of Clinton County of about 9,202 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 1,491 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $44,844, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 21% lower than the Kentucky median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Clinton County is made up of 2 elementary schools (674 students), 1 middle school (383), and 3 high schools (434).
Clinton County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,491 students across Clinton County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 11%: 1,668 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,491 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 5 to 4 across the same 4-year window.
On this page, the community for Clinton County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data