Total enrollment
1,074
-39 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Clark County
Missouri · Public K-12
Clark County in Missouri has 5 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 1,074 students with Clark Co. R-I the largest district. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Clark County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
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 Missouri | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 34.1% | #77 of 100 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,074 | #99 of 101 | #2,702 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #96 of 101 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #78 of 101 | #984 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 54.9% | #45 of 101 | #1,358 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 8.7% | #93 of 99 | #2,555 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
6,675
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,074
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,781
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.9%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
3
534 students
Middle
1
234 students
High
1
306 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CLARK CO. R-I
1,074 students · 1 district 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+
14.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
44
23.9% under 18
Test scores in Clark County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 44.9%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- RUNNING FOX ELEM.· 34.8%
- BLACK HAWK ELEM.· 26.9%
- CLARK CO. MIDDLE· 26.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK HAWK ELEM. | Kahoka | Elementary | KG-05 | 342 | · |
| CLARK CO. HIGH | Kahoka | High | 09-12 | 306 | · |
| CLARK CO. MIDDLE | Kahoka | Middle | 06-08 | 234 | · |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Kahoka | Elementary | PK-PK | 98 | · |
| RUNNING FOX ELEM. | Alexandria | Elementary | KG-05 | 94 | · |
Cities in Clark County
About Clark County
Across the thinly populated Missouri county of Clark County of about 6,675 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 1,074 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $51,781, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 16% noticeably below the Missouri median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Clark County consists of 3 elementary schools (534 students), 1 middle school (234), and 1 high school (306).
CLARK CO. R-I dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,074 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Clark County has decreased 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,113 students to 1,074.
On this page, the community for Clark County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data