Top Rankings
Clinton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,574 students in Clinton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Clinton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
1,574 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Clinton County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.45
# American Indian Students
3 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
113 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
8 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,433 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
91%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
134
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
115
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
131
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
137
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
126
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,122 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,049 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,122
$14,203
Spending / Student
$15,049
$13,943
Best Clinton County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothills Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 Foothill Academy Spur
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4673
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4673
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Clinton County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
169 Middle School Road
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6466
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6466
Grades: 5-8
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Albany Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
819 Third St
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5828
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5828
Grades: 1-4
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Clinton County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 High School Dr
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5569
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-5569
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton County Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
204 King Drive
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4283
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4283
Grades: PK-K
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clinton County School District?
Clinton County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,574 students.
What is the rank of Clinton County School District?
Clinton County School District is ranked #161 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County School District?
91% of Clinton County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clinton County School District?
Clinton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Clinton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,049 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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