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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.

7-year change in Clark County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,074
-31 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,074
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
White
95%
Hispanic
1%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
96%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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: 49.5%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. RUNNING FOX ELEM.· 69.6%
  2. BLACK HAWK ELEM.· 46.0%
  3. CLARK CO. MIDDLE· 24.1%

See all 3 schools in Clark County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BLACK HAWK ELEM.KahokaElementaryKG-05342·
CLARK CO. HIGHKahokaHigh09-12306·
CLARK CO. MIDDLEKahokaMiddle06-08234·
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERKahokaElementaryPK-PK98·
RUNNING FOX ELEM.AlexandriaElementaryKG-0594·

Cities in Clark County

Kahoka3 schoolsAlexandria1 schoolKahoka1 school

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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Clark County has decreased 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,105 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

How many K-12 schools serve Clark County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Clark County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 1,074.
How many high schools are in Clark County?
Clark County, Missouri has 1 public high school, serving approximately 306 students.
How many middle schools are in Clark County?
Clark County, Missouri has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 234 students.
How many elementary schools are in Clark County?
Clark County, Missouri has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 534 students.
What is the largest school district in Clark County?
CLARK CO. R-I is the largest school district in Clark County, serving approximately 1,074 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Clark County?
Clark County, Missouri has a population of approximately 6,675, with a median age of 44. About 23.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Clark County?
Median household income in Clark County is $51,781, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Clark County?
Approximately 14.9% of adults 25 and older in Clark County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Clark County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.9% of students in Clark County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Missouri county average of 54.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clark County schools?
Across Clark County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.7 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data