For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,348 students in Clark County, KY (there are 5 private schools, serving 416 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Clark County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clark County, KY are Strode Station Elementary School, Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School and Willis H. Justice Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strode Station Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-3915
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-3915
Gr: K-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1645 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-5190
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-5190
Gr: 5-6 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Willis H. Justice Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Mt. Sterling Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-8800
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-8800
Gr: K-4 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Shearer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
244 East Broadway
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4978
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4978
Gr: K-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
George Rogers Clark High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2745 New Boonesboro Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6111
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Boone Ave.
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-5200
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-5200
Gr: 7-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
William G. Conkwright Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Mt. Sterling Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-8900
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-8900
Gr: K-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Vaught Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4618
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4618
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
650 Boone Avenue
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4545
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4545
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 212:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Clark County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
2478 Boonesboro Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1250
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1250
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
30 Beckner Street
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1722
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1722
Gr: PK | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clark County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Clark County, KY include Strode Station Elementary School, Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School and Willis H. Justice Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clark County?
10 public schools are located in Clark County.
What percentage of students in Clark County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Clark County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clark County include: Clark County Area Technology Center vs. George Rogers Clark High School, Shearer Elementary School vs. Strode Station Elementary School, Phoenix Academy vs. Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School
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