Ohio County Schools & Education
Ohio County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,032
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#109
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ohio County
Measured School Summary
Ohio County performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,032 per pupil, Ohio County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 28% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ohio County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
11 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
41/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #109 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,032
$862 below the state average
School coverage
11
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Ohio County has 11 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Ohio County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Ohio County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 11 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#109
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Ohio County
Elementary to high school visible
3,910 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Ohio County is the largest listed district slice, with 10 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Ohio County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Ohio County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Comprehensive County-Wide District
Ohio County supports 3,910 students across 11 public schools, primarily concentrated in a single district. The landscape features six elementary schools, one middle school, and four high school programs, including alternative options.
Ohio County District Leads the Way
The Ohio County school district is the sole provider for the area's 3,910 students across 10 primary campuses. Charter schools have no presence here, with the community relying entirely on the traditional public district.
Balanced Town and Rural Settings
The county offers a balanced mix of six town-based and five rural schools, with an average enrollment of 391 students. Ohio County High School is a significant hub with 1,144 students, while Southern Elementary offers a much smaller environment with only 286 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Ohio County
Reported Enrollment
3,910
11 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Ohio County
11 Public Schools in Ohio County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County High School | Profile | Ohio County | Hartford, 42347Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,144 |
| Wayland Alexander Elementary School | Record | Ohio County | Hartford, 42347Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 659 |
| Ohio County Middle School | Record | Ohio County | Hartford, 42347Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 550 |
| Beaver Dam Elementary School | Record | Ohio County | Beaver Dam, 42320Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 537 |
| Southern Elementary School | Record | Ohio County | Beaver Dam, 42320Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 286 |
| Western Elementary School | Record | Ohio County | Centertown, 42328Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 261 |
| Fordsville Elementary School | Record | Ohio County | Fordsville, 42343Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 243 |
| Horse Branch Elementary School | Record | Ohio County | Horse Branch, 42349Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 191 |
| Ohio County Day Treatment | Record | Ohio County | Hartford, 42347Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 25 |
| Ohio County Alternative Learning Program | Record | Ohio County | Hartford, 42347Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 14 |
| Ohio County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Hartford, 42347Town: Distant | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Ohio County High School
Ohio County
Hartford, 42347 / Town: Distant
Wayland Alexander Elementary School
Ohio County
Hartford, 42347 / Rural: Fringe
Beaver Dam Elementary School
Ohio County
Beaver Dam, 42320 / Town: Distant
Southern Elementary School
Ohio County
Beaver Dam, 42320 / Rural: Distant
Fordsville Elementary School
Ohio County
Fordsville, 42343 / Rural: Distant
Horse Branch Elementary School
Ohio County
Horse Branch, 42349 / Rural: Distant
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program
Ohio County
Hartford, 42347 / Town: Distant
Ohio County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Hartford, 42347 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,032
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Ohio County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ohio County, Kentucky?
Ohio County supports 3,910 students across 11 public schools, primarily concentrated in a single district. The landscape features six elementary schools, one middle school, and four high school programs, including alternative options.
What are the major school districts in Ohio County, Kentucky?
The Ohio County school district is the sole provider for the area's 3,910 students across 10 primary campuses. Charter schools have no presence here, with the community relying entirely on the traditional public district.
What is the school experience like in Ohio County?
The county offers a balanced mix of six town-based and five rural schools, with an average enrollment of 391 students. Ohio County High School is a significant hub with 1,144 students, while Southern Elementary offers a much smaller environment with only 286 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.