Ashland County Schools & Education
Ashland County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,700
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#48
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ashland County
Measured School Summary
Ashland County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.6%.
Funding Context
At $7,700 per pupil, Ashland County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ashland 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
21 public schools and 7 districts 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #48 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
89.6%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,700
$294 below the state average
School coverage
21
7 districts 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
Ashland County has 21 public schools across 7 districts, 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 Ashland 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.
Mixed school landscape
Ashland County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#48
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Ashland City
Elementary to high school visible
3,125 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Black River Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,057 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village
Elementary to high school visible
864 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Mapleton Local
Elementary to high school visible
849 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Ashland City is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Ashland County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ashland County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Ashland County, Ohio
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.
Strong Graduation Rates and Performance
Ashland stands out with an 89.6% graduation rate, exceeding both Ohio and national averages. The county achieves these results with a per-pupil spend of $7,700, demonstrating high efficiency in its educational outcomes.
Ashland City Schools Leads the Way
The Ashland City district is the largest provider, educating 3,125 students across 5 different campuses. Charter school options are limited, with only one such school representing about 5% of the county's total offerings.
Rural Roots and Town Centers
Education here largely takes place in rural settings, which account for 15 of the 21 schools. Ashland High School is the largest campus with 881 students, but the average school size remains intimate at just 337.
School Overview
Total Schools
21
in Ashland County
Reported Enrollment
7,071
21 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
1
5% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Ashland County
Ashland City
Black River Local
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village
Mapleton Local
Hillsdale Local
Ashland County-West Holmes Joint Vocational School
Ashland County Community Academy
21 Public Schools in Ashland County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland High School | Record | Ashland City | Ashland, 44805Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 881 |
| Ashland Middle School | Record | Ashland City | Ashland, 44805Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 735 |
| Reagan Elementary School | Record | Ashland City | Ashland, 44805Town: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 593 |
| Black River Education Center Elementary School | Record | Black River Local | Sullivan, 44880Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 523 |
| Taft Intermediate School | Record | Ashland City | Ashland, 44805Town: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 461 |
| Edison Elementary School | Record | Ashland City | Ashland, 44805Town: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 455 |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Record | Mapleton Local | Ashland, 44805Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 383 |
| Loudonville High School | Record | Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village | Loudonville, 44842Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 373 |
| Ashland-W Holmes Career Center | Record | Ashland County-West Holmes Joint Vocational School | Ashland, 44805Rural: Distant | 7–12 | Vocational | 359 |
| Black River High School | Record | Black River Local | Sullivan, 44880Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 316 |
| Hillsdale Elementary School | Record | Hillsdale Local | Ashland, 44805Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 310 |
| McMullen Elementary School | Record | Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village | Loudonville, 44842Rural: Distant | KG–3 | Primary | 290 |
| Mapleton High School | Record | Mapleton Local | Ashland, 44805Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 265 |
| Hillsdale Middle School | Record | Hillsdale Local | Jeromesville, 44840Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 248 |
| Black River Education Center Middle School | Record | Black River Local | Sullivan, 44880Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 215 |
| Budd Elementary School | Record | Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village | Loudonville, 44842Rural: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 201 |
| Hillsdale High School | Record | Hillsdale Local | Jeromesville, 44840Rural: Distant | 8–12 | High | 194 |
| Mapleton Middle School | Record | Mapleton Local | Ashland, 44805Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 179 |
| Ashland County Community Academy | Record | Ashland County Community Academy | Ashland, 44805Town: Fringe | 7–12 | Charter | 65 |
| Mapleton Virtual Academy | Record | Mapleton Local | Ashland, 44805Rural: Distant | 2–12 | Virtual | 22 |
Black River Education Center Elementary School
Black River Local
Sullivan, 44880 / Rural: Distant
Mapleton Elementary School
Mapleton Local
Ashland, 44805 / Rural: Distant
Loudonville High School
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village
Loudonville, 44842 / Rural: Distant
Ashland-W Holmes Career Center
Ashland County-West Holmes Joint Vocational School
Ashland, 44805 / Rural: Distant
Hillsdale Elementary School
Hillsdale Local
Ashland, 44805 / Rural: Distant
McMullen Elementary School
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village
Loudonville, 44842 / Rural: Distant
Hillsdale Middle School
Hillsdale Local
Jeromesville, 44840 / Rural: Distant
Black River Education Center Middle School
Black River Local
Sullivan, 44880 / Rural: Distant
Budd Elementary School
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village
Loudonville, 44842 / Rural: Distant
Ashland County Community Academy
Ashland County Community Academy
Ashland, 44805 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,700
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Ashland County, Ohio — FAQ
How do schools in Ashland County perform academically?
Ashland stands out with an 89.6% graduation rate, exceeding both Ohio and national averages. The county achieves these results with a per-pupil spend of $7,700, demonstrating high efficiency in its educational outcomes.
What are the major school districts in Ashland County, Ohio?
The Ashland City district is the largest provider, educating 3,125 students across 5 different campuses. Charter school options are limited, with only one such school representing about 5% of the county's total offerings.
What is the school experience like in Ashland County?
Education here largely takes place in rural settings, which account for 15 of the 21 schools. Ashland High School is the largest campus with 881 students, but the average school size remains intimate at just 337.
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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.