Carroll County Schools & Education
Carroll County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,638
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#41
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Carroll County
Measured School Summary
Carroll County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.3%.
Funding Context
Carroll County spends $8,638 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Carroll 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
7 public schools and 3 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
55/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #41 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
87.3%
1.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,638
$644 above the state average
School coverage
7
3 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
Carroll County has 7 public schools across 3 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 Carroll 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
Carroll 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
#41
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Carrollton Exempted Village
Elementary and high visible
1,825 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Brown Local
Elementary to high school visible
589 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Conotton Valley Union Local
Elementary and high visible
513 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Brown Local is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Carroll County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Carroll County district systems?
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 Carroll 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.
Small-Scale Education in Carroll County
Carroll County operates a focused educational system consisting of just seven public schools across three districts. This small network serves 2,927 students through three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools. The streamlined infrastructure emphasizes a close-knit environment for the county's youth.
A Look at Local District Leadership
Carrollton Exempted Village is the primary provider here, enrolling 1,825 students in its two schools. Brown Local and Conotton Valley Union Local serve the remaining student population with smaller, community-focused facilities. Notably, the county currently hosts no charter schools, keeping all enrollment within traditional public districts.
The Feel of a Rural Learning Environment
Education in Carroll County is overwhelmingly rural, with six of the seven schools located in countryside settings. The average school size is 418 students, providing a more personal experience than larger urban centers. Carrollton High School-Middle School is the largest campus, housing 1,005 students under one roof.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Carroll County
Reported Enrollment
2,927
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Carroll County
Carrollton Exempted Village
Brown Local
Conotton Valley Union Local
7 Public Schools in Carroll 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton High School-Carrollton Middle School | Profile | Carrollton Exempted Village | Carrollton, 44615Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 1,005 |
| Carrollton Elementary School | Record | Carrollton Exempted Village | Carrollton, 44615Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 820 |
| Conotton Valley Elementary | Record | Conotton Valley Union Local | Bowerston, 44695Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 288 |
| Malvern Elementary School | Record | Brown Local | Malvern, 44644Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 261 |
| Conotton Valley High School | Record | Conotton Valley Union Local | Bowerston, 44695Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 225 |
| Malvern High School | Record | Brown Local | Malvern, 44644Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 169 |
| Malvern Middle School | Record | Brown Local | Malvern, 44644Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 159 |
Carrollton High School-Carrollton Middle School
Carrollton Exempted Village
Carrollton, 44615 / Rural: Fringe
Carrollton Elementary School
Carrollton Exempted Village
Carrollton, 44615 / Town: Distant
Conotton Valley Elementary
Conotton Valley Union Local
Bowerston, 44695 / Rural: Distant
Conotton Valley High School
Conotton Valley Union Local
Bowerston, 44695 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,638
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Carroll County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Carroll County, Ohio?
Carroll County operates a focused educational system consisting of just seven public schools across three districts. This small network serves 2,927 students through three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools. The streamlined infrastructure emphasizes a close-knit environment for the county's youth.
What are the major school districts in Carroll County, Ohio?
Carrollton Exempted Village is the primary provider here, enrolling 1,825 students in its two schools. Brown Local and Conotton Valley Union Local serve the remaining student population with smaller, community-focused facilities. Notably, the county currently hosts no charter schools, keeping all enrollment within traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Carroll County?
Education in Carroll County is overwhelmingly rural, with six of the seven schools located in countryside settings. The average school size is 418 students, providing a more personal experience than larger urban centers. Carrollton High School-Middle School is the largest campus, housing 1,005 students under one roof.
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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.