Butler County Schools & Education
Butler County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
86.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,943
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#83
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Butler County
Measured School Summary
Butler County faces educational challenges with a school score of 33/100 and a graduation rate of 86.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,943 per pupil, Butler County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 39% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Butler 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
89 public schools and 16 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
33/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #83 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
86.2%
2.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,943
$1,051 below the state average
School coverage
89
16 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
Butler County has 89 public schools across 16 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 Butler 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.
Large multi-district county
Butler County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#83
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.
Lakota Local
Elementary to high school visible
17,699 students
22 listed schools in this county slice.
Fairfield City
Elementary to high school visible
9,647 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
Hamilton City
Elementary to high school visible
9,337 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
Middletown City
Elementary to high school visible
6,123 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lakota Local is the largest listed district slice, with 22 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 Butler County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Butler 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 Butler 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.
A Robust Educational Infrastructure in Butler
Butler County manages a large network of 89 public schools serving 59,856 students across 16 different districts. The system includes 51 elementary, 16 middle, and 20 high schools to accommodate the significant student population. This diverse infrastructure supports a broad range of learners across one of the state's most populated counties.
Spotlighting Major Districts and School Choices
Lakota Local stands as the largest district with 17,699 students across 22 schools, followed by Hamilton City with 9,337 students. Families have access to five charter schools, which represent 5.6% of the total school landscape in the county. Large urban districts like Middletown City also play a vital role, serving over 6,100 students.
Suburban Learning at a Significant Scale
With 74 of its 89 schools located in suburban settings, the county offers a traditional neighborhood school feel. The average school size is 680 students, though Lakota West High School reaches a massive 2,740 students. This mix primarily favors suburban environments, with a smaller portion of 14 schools serving rural areas.
School Overview
Total Schools
89
in Butler County
Reported Enrollment
59,856
89 schools reporting
School Districts
16
districts
Charter Schools
5
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
16 School Districts in Butler County
Lakota Local
GuideFairfield City
GuideHamilton City
GuideMiddletown City
GuideEdgewood City School District
GuideTalawanda City
Ross Local
Monroe Local
Butler Technology & Career Development Schools
Madison Local
89 Public Schools in Butler County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 12 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 89 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Profile | Lakota Local | West Chester, 45069Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,740 |
| Lakota East High School | Profile | Lakota Local | Liberty Township, 45044Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,552 |
| Hamilton High School | Profile | Hamilton City | Hamilton, 45013Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,507 |
| Fairfield High School | Profile | Fairfield City | Fairfield, 45014Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,200 |
| Middletown High School | Profile | Middletown City | Middletown, 45042Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,753 |
| Edgewood High School | Profile | Edgewood City School District | Trenton, 45067Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,167 |
| Crossroads Middle School | Profile | Fairfield City | Fairfield, 45014Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 1,135 |
| Creekside Middle School | Profile | Fairfield City | Fairfield, 45014Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,126 |
| Monroe Elementary School | Profile | Monroe Local | Monroe, 45050Suburb: Large | 2–6 | Primary | 1,091 |
| D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center | Profile | Butler Technology & Career Development Schools | Hamilton, 45011Suburb: Large | 6–12 | Vocational | 1,028 |
| Talawanda High School | Profile | Talawanda City | Oxford, 45056Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 956 |
| Middletown Middle School | Profile | Middletown City | Middletown, 45042Suburb: Small | 7–9 | Middle | 941 |
| Ross High School | Record | Ross Local | Hamilton, 45013Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 933 |
| Monroe High School | Record | Monroe Local | Monroe, 45050Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 860 |
| Edgewood Middle School | Record | Edgewood City School District | Trenton, 45067Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 832 |
| Fairfield West Elementary School | Record | Fairfield City | Fairfield, 45014Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 831 |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Record | Edgewood City School District | Trenton, 45067Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 804 |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Record | Lakota Local | Liberty Twp, 45011Suburb: Large | 3–6 | Primary | 802 |
| Fairfield Freshman High School | Record | Fairfield City | Fairfield, 45014Suburb: Large | 9 | Other | 800 |
| Fairfield Central Elementary School | Record | Fairfield City | Fairfield, 45014Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 780 |
Lakota West High School
Lakota Local
West Chester, 45069 / Suburb: Large
Lakota East High School
Lakota Local
Liberty Township, 45044 / Suburb: Large
Hamilton High School
Hamilton City
Hamilton, 45013 / Suburb: Large
Fairfield High School
Fairfield City
Fairfield, 45014 / Suburb: Large
Middletown High School
Middletown City
Middletown, 45042 / Suburb: Small
Edgewood High School
Edgewood City School District
Trenton, 45067 / Rural: Fringe
Crossroads Middle School
Fairfield City
Fairfield, 45014 / Suburb: Large
Creekside Middle School
Fairfield City
Fairfield, 45014 / Suburb: Large
Monroe Elementary School
Monroe Local
Monroe, 45050 / Suburb: Large
D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center
Butler Technology & Career Development Schools
Hamilton, 45011 / Suburb: Large
Talawanda High School
Talawanda City
Oxford, 45056 / Rural: Fringe
Middletown Middle School
Middletown City
Middletown, 45042 / Suburb: Small
Edgewood Middle School
Edgewood City School District
Trenton, 45067 / Rural: Fringe
Fairfield West Elementary School
Fairfield City
Fairfield, 45014 / Suburb: Large
Edgewood Intermediate School
Edgewood City School District
Trenton, 45067 / Rural: Fringe
Cherokee Elementary School
Lakota Local
Liberty Twp, 45011 / Suburb: Large
Fairfield Freshman High School
Fairfield City
Fairfield, 45014 / Suburb: Large
Fairfield Central Elementary School
Fairfield City
Fairfield, 45014 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,943
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Butler County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Butler County, Ohio?
Butler County manages a large network of 89 public schools serving 59,856 students across 16 different districts. The system includes 51 elementary, 16 middle, and 20 high schools to accommodate the significant student population. This diverse infrastructure supports a broad range of learners across one of the state's most populated counties.
What are the major school districts in Butler County, Ohio?
Lakota Local stands as the largest district with 17,699 students across 22 schools, followed by Hamilton City with 9,337 students. Families have access to five charter schools, which represent 5.6% of the total school landscape in the county. Large urban districts like Middletown City also play a vital role, serving over 6,100 students.
What is the school experience like in Butler County?
With 74 of its 89 schools located in suburban settings, the county offers a traditional neighborhood school feel. The average school size is 680 students, though Lakota West High School reaches a massive 2,740 students. This mix primarily favors suburban environments, with a smaller portion of 14 schools serving rural areas.
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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.