Ashtabula County Schools & Education
Ashtabula County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,482
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#79
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ashtabula County
Measured School Summary
Ashtabula County faces educational challenges with a school score of 39/100 and a graduation rate of 85.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,482 per pupil, Ashtabula County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 28% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ashtabula 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
34 public schools and 8 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
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #79 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
85.8%
2.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,482
$512 below the state average
School coverage
34
8 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Ashtabula County has 34 public schools across 8 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 Ashtabula 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.
Review-carefully county
Ashtabula County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#79
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.
Ashtabula Area City
Elementary to high school visible
3,047 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Geneva Area City
Elementary to high school visible
2,088 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Buckeye Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,704 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Jefferson Area Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,666 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Ashtabula Area City is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Ashtabula County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula 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.
Educational Access Across Ashtabula
Ashtabula County manages 34 public schools and 8 districts, serving a large student body of 12,661. The infrastructure includes a diverse mix of 15 elementary and 9 high schools spread across the region.
Ashtabula Area City Schools Spotlight
Ashtabula Area City is the county's largest district, supporting 3,047 students across 8 schools. Traditional public education is the primary model here, as there are no charter schools currently operating in the county.
Town and Country Learning Environments
The county features a mix of 20 rural schools and 14 town-based schools, offering varied atmospheres for families. While Lakeside High School enrolls 894 students, the average school size across the county is a manageable 384.
School Overview
Total Schools
34
in Ashtabula County
Reported Enrollment
12,661
34 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Ashtabula County
Ashtabula Area City
Geneva Area City
Buckeye Local
Jefferson Area Local
Conneaut Area City
Pymatuning Valley Local
Grand Valley Local
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center
34 Public Schools in Ashtabula 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 34 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Record | Ashtabula Area City | Ashtabula, 44004Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 894 |
| Geneva High School | Record | Geneva Area City | Geneva, 44041Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 658 |
| Jefferson Elementary | Record | Jefferson Area Local | Jefferson, 44047Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 637 |
| Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus | Record | Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center | Jefferson, 44047Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Vocational | 580 |
| Geneva Middle School | Record | Geneva Area City | Geneva, 44041Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 511 |
| Edgewood High School | Record | Buckeye Local | Ashtabula, 44004Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 510 |
| Lakeside Junior High School | Record | Ashtabula Area City | Ashtabula, 44004Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 505 |
| Lakeshore Primary Elementary School | Record | Conneaut Area City | Conneaut, 44030Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 456 |
| Erie Intermediate School | Record | Ashtabula Area City | Ashtabula, 44004Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 443 |
| Jefferson Area Sr High School | Record | Jefferson Area Local | Jefferson, 44047Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 442 |
| Superior Intermediate School | Record | Ashtabula Area City | Ashtabula, 44004Rural: Fringe | 3–4 | Primary | 436 |
| Pymatuning Valley Primary Elementary School | Record | Pymatuning Valley Local | Andover, 44003Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 431 |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Record | Buckeye Local | Ashtabula, 44004Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 429 |
| Wallace H Braden Middle School | Record | Buckeye Local | Ashtabula, 44004Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 404 |
| Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School | Record | Geneva Area City | Geneva, 44041Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 402 |
| Conneaut High School | Record | Conneaut Area City | Conneaut, 44030Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 390 |
| Conneaut Middle School | Record | Conneaut Area City | Conneaut, 44030Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 372 |
| Kingsville Elementary School | Record | Buckeye Local | Kingsville, 44048Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 361 |
| Gateway Elementary School | Record | Conneaut Area City | Conneaut, 44030Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 355 |
| Pymatuning Valley High School | Record | Pymatuning Valley Local | Andover, 44003Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 351 |
Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Area Local
Jefferson, 44047 / Rural: Fringe
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center
Jefferson, 44047 / Rural: Fringe
Lakeside Junior High School
Ashtabula Area City
Ashtabula, 44004 / Town: Distant
Lakeshore Primary Elementary School
Conneaut Area City
Conneaut, 44030 / Town: Distant
Erie Intermediate School
Ashtabula Area City
Ashtabula, 44004 / Rural: Fringe
Jefferson Area Sr High School
Jefferson Area Local
Jefferson, 44047 / Town: Distant
Superior Intermediate School
Ashtabula Area City
Ashtabula, 44004 / Rural: Fringe
Pymatuning Valley Primary Elementary School
Pymatuning Valley Local
Andover, 44003 / Rural: Distant
Ridgeview Elementary School
Buckeye Local
Ashtabula, 44004 / Town: Distant
Wallace H Braden Middle School
Buckeye Local
Ashtabula, 44004 / Town: Distant
Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School
Geneva Area City
Geneva, 44041 / Town: Fringe
Kingsville Elementary School
Buckeye Local
Kingsville, 44048 / Rural: Fringe
Gateway Elementary School
Conneaut Area City
Conneaut, 44030 / Rural: Fringe
Pymatuning Valley High School
Pymatuning Valley Local
Andover, 44003 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,482
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Ashtabula County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ashtabula County, Ohio?
Ashtabula County manages 34 public schools and 8 districts, serving a large student body of 12,661. The infrastructure includes a diverse mix of 15 elementary and 9 high schools spread across the region.
What are the major school districts in Ashtabula County, Ohio?
Ashtabula Area City is the county's largest district, supporting 3,047 students across 8 schools. Traditional public education is the primary model here, as there are no charter schools currently operating in the county.
What is the school experience like in Ashtabula County?
The county features a mix of 20 rural schools and 14 town-based schools, offering varied atmospheres for families. While Lakeside High School enrolls 894 students, the average school size across the county is a manageable 384.
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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.