Higher Education

With robust academic programs, dedicated educators, innovative programs for career readiness, and growing relationships between K-12 and higher education, Clinton County, Ohio, is a model of how a strong education system can serve as a foundation for community growth and development.

Clinton County’s K-12 schools consistently strive for high performance in state assessments, ensuring students are well-prepared for future academic and career pursuits, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration—skills that are essential in today’s global economy.

Through partnerships with the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center, Laurel Oaks Career Campus, the Clinton County Workforce Collaborative, and local businesses, the County’s K-12 schools provide access to career and technical education programs that allow students to explore fields such as healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology—industries vital to the region’s economy.

But the County’s schools also understand the importance of well-rounded development, providing access to a wide range of extracurricular activities, from athletics to arts programs to academic clubs. Participation in these programs fosters teamwork, leadership, and discipline—qualities that are valued by employers and higher education institutions alike.

Growing relationships with Wilmington College – a private, career oriented liberal arts college – and Southern State Community College – a partner in Intel’s Semiconductor Education and Research Program – allow Clinton County students to pursue quality higher education right here at home, while the County’s proximity to over 45 colleges and universities within a 1-hour drive allow student and adult learners alike to explore a world of opportunity for life-long learning and career advancement.