The only public high school in Winchester, Kentucky, George Rogers Clark High School opened in the fall of 1963, consolidating Clark County High School and Winchester High School, locally referred to as county high and city high respectively. In 2011 construction began on a new building.
Serving 789 students in grades 7-8, Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School's student population of 789 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Rankings
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#687 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
5%
11%
White
78%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School's ranking?
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School is ranked #687 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School?
789 students attend Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School?
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School offer ?
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School part of?
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High School is part of Clark County School District.
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