Champaign County Schools & Education
Champaign County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,633
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#55
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Champaign County
Measured School Summary
Champaign County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.6%.
Funding Context
At $7,633 per pupil, Champaign County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Champaign 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
15 public schools and 5 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #55 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
88.6%
0.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,633
$361 below the state average
School coverage
15
5 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
Champaign County has 15 public schools across 5 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 Champaign 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
Champaign 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
#55
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
Urbana City
Elementary to high school visible
1,854 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Graham Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,665 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
West Liberty-Salem Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,188 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Mechanicsburg Exempted Village
Elementary to high school visible
864 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Graham 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 Champaign County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Champaign 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 Champaign 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.
Champaign's Balanced Public School System
Champaign County supports 6,394 students through a balanced network of 15 public schools divided among five districts. The infrastructure is perfectly split with five elementary, five middle, and five high schools across the county. This structure ensures a consistent educational path for students from kindergarten through graduation.
Spotlight on Urbana and Graham Districts
Urbana City is the largest district, serving 1,854 students across three schools, followed closely by Graham Local with 1,665 students. These traditional districts manage all public education in the county, as there are no charter schools currently operating. Smaller districts like Mechanicsburg Exempted Village also contribute to the local academic landscape.
Rural Roots and Community Schools
Nearly all schools in Champaign County are classified as rural, creating a consistent community-driven atmosphere for students. The average school size is 426 students, making for manageable and familiar learning environments. Urbana Elementary School is the largest facility in the county, currently enrolling 871 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Champaign County
Reported Enrollment
6,394
15 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Champaign County
Urbana City
Graham Local
West Liberty-Salem Local
Mechanicsburg Exempted Village
Triad Local
15 Public Schools in Champaign 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana Elementary School | Record | Urbana City | Urbana, 43078Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 871 |
| Graham Elementary School | Record | Graham Local | Saint Paris, 43072Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 725 |
| Graham High School | Record | Graham Local | Saint Paris, 43072Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 551 |
| Urbana High School | Record | Urbana City | Urbana, 43078Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 550 |
| West Liberty-Salem Elementary School | Record | West Liberty-Salem Local | West Liberty, 43357Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 535 |
| Urbana Junior High School | Record | Urbana City | Urbana, 43078Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 433 |
| Graham Middle School | Record | Graham Local | Saint Paris, 43072Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 389 |
| Dohron Wilson Elementary School | Record | Mechanicsburg Exempted Village | Mechanicsburg, 43044Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 374 |
| West Liberty-Salem High School | Record | West Liberty-Salem Local | West Liberty, 43357Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 365 |
| Triad Elementary School | Record | Triad Local | North Lewisburg, 43060Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 308 |
| West Liberty-Salem Middle School | Record | West Liberty-Salem Local | West Liberty, 43357Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 288 |
| Mechanicsburg High School | Record | Mechanicsburg Exempted Village | Mechanicsburg, 43044Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 276 |
| Triad High School | Record | Triad Local | North Lewisburg, 43060Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 272 |
| Triad Middle School | Record | Triad Local | North Lewisburg, 43060Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 243 |
| Mechanicsburg Middle School | Record | Mechanicsburg Exempted Village | Mechanicsburg, 43044Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 214 |
Graham Elementary School
Graham Local
Saint Paris, 43072 / Rural: Distant
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School
West Liberty-Salem Local
West Liberty, 43357 / Rural: Distant
Dohron Wilson Elementary School
Mechanicsburg Exempted Village
Mechanicsburg, 43044 / Rural: Distant
West Liberty-Salem High School
West Liberty-Salem Local
West Liberty, 43357 / Rural: Distant
Triad Elementary School
Triad Local
North Lewisburg, 43060 / Rural: Distant
West Liberty-Salem Middle School
West Liberty-Salem Local
West Liberty, 43357 / Rural: Distant
Mechanicsburg High School
Mechanicsburg Exempted Village
Mechanicsburg, 43044 / Rural: Distant
Mechanicsburg Middle School
Mechanicsburg Exempted Village
Mechanicsburg, 43044 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,633
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Champaign County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Champaign County, Ohio?
Champaign County supports 6,394 students through a balanced network of 15 public schools divided among five districts. The infrastructure is perfectly split with five elementary, five middle, and five high schools across the county. This structure ensures a consistent educational path for students from kindergarten through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Champaign County, Ohio?
Urbana City is the largest district, serving 1,854 students across three schools, followed closely by Graham Local with 1,665 students. These traditional districts manage all public education in the county, as there are no charter schools currently operating. Smaller districts like Mechanicsburg Exempted Village also contribute to the local academic landscape.
What is the school experience like in Champaign County?
Nearly all schools in Champaign County are classified as rural, creating a consistent community-driven atmosphere for students. The average school size is 426 students, making for manageable and familiar learning environments. Urbana Elementary School is the largest facility in the county, currently enrolling 871 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.