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Clermont County Schools & Education

School Score

64/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,372

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,994

School Score

64/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#27

of 88 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Clermont County

Measured School Summary

Clermont County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.7%.

Funding Context

At $7,372 per pupil, Clermont County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 19% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Clermont 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

46 public schools and 10 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

64/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #27 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.

Completion

93.7%

5.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,372

$622 below the state average

School coverage

46

10 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

Clermont County has 46 public schools across 10 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.

Parent decision brief

What Clermont 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

Clermont 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

#27

of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above 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.

West Clermont Local

Elementary to high school visible

7,965 students

Elementary 7Middle 1High 1Other 0

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Milford Exempted Village

Elementary to high school visible

6,321 students

Elementary 7Middle 1High 2Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

Goshen Local

Elementary to high school visible

2,794 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Batavia Local

Elementary to high school visible

2,430 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Milford Exempted Village is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Clermont County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Clermont 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 Clermont 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.

Spotlighting West Clermont and Milford

West Clermont Local is the largest district, serving 7,965 students, followed by Milford Exempted Village with 6,321 students. Traditional public schools define the landscape here, as the county currently operates zero charter schools. Districts like New Richmond Exempted Village also provide quality options for over 2,000 local students.

The Suburban Advantage in Clermont

Suburban schools dominate the county with 28 facilities, while 14 schools serve rural areas and four reside in towns. The average school size is 593 students, but West Clermont High School is a standout with 2,211 students. This creates a primarily suburban educational feel with modern, high-capacity facilities.

School Overview

Total Schools

46

in Clermont County

Reported Enrollment

27,270

46 schools reporting

School Districts

10

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary25
Middle8
High12
Other1

10 School Districts in Clermont County

West Clermont Local

Guide
9 schools
7,965 students
Open district guide

Milford Exempted Village

Guide
10 schools
6,321 students
Open district guide

Goshen Local

4 schools
2,794 students

Batavia Local

3 schools
2,430 students

New Richmond Exempted Village

4 schools
2,025 students

Bethel-Tate Local

4 schools
1,392 students

Clermont Northeastern Local

4 schools
1,375 students

Williamsburg Local

2 schools
947 students

Felicity-Franklin Local

3 schools
697 students

U S Grant

1 school
360 students

46 Public Schools in Clermont County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 46 matching schools

West Clermont High School

West Clermont Local

Cincinnati, 45103 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,211 students

Milford Sr High School

Milford Exempted Village

Milford, 45150 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High1,850 students

West Clermont Middle School

West Clermont Local

Batavia, 45103 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,789 students

Batavia Elementary School

Batavia Local

Batavia, 45103 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary1,201 students

Milford Junior High School

Milford Exempted Village

Milford, 45150 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–8Middle1,047 students

Goshen High School

Goshen Local

Goshen, 45122 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High847 students

Goshen Middle School

Goshen Local

Goshen, 45122 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle688 students

Amelia Elementary School

West Clermont Local

Amelia, 45102 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary675 students

Marr/Cook Elementary School

Goshen Local

Goshen, 45122 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary666 students

Batavia High School

Batavia Local

Batavia, 45103 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High658 students

Willowville Elementary School

West Clermont Local

Batavia, 45103 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary658 students

McCormick Elementary School

Milford Exempted Village

Loveland, 45140 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–6Primary631 students

Meadowview Elementary School

Milford Exempted Village

Milford, 45150 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–6Primary625 students

Merwin Elementary School

West Clermont Local

Cincinnati, 45245 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary609 students

Spaulding Elementary School

Goshen Local

Goshen, 45122 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary593 students

New Richmond High School

New Richmond Exempted Village

New Richmond, 45157 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High592 students

Clermont Northeastern Elementary School

Clermont Northeastern Local

Batavia, 45103 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary588 students

Summerside Elementary

West Clermont Local

Cincinnati, 45245 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary583 students

Batavia Middle School

Batavia Local

Batavia, 45103 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle571 students

Live Oaks Cdc

Great Oaks Career Campuses

Milford, 45150 / Suburb: Large

Record11–12Vocational566 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,372

State avg $7,994

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Ohio counties have the highest graduation rates?
Henry County (95.8%), Sandusky County (95.8%), and Seneca County (95.1%) currently lead Ohio among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Ohio?
Across Ohio counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,994. The highest current county values are Monroe County ($11,634), Athens County ($9,684), and Cuyahoga County ($9,586). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Clermont County?
Clermont County has a school score of 64/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Clermont County?
The high school graduation rate in Clermont County is 93.7%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Clermont County spend per student?
Clermont County spends $7,372 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Clermont County, Ohio — FAQ

What are the major school districts in Clermont County, Ohio?

West Clermont Local is the largest district, serving 7,965 students, followed by Milford Exempted Village with 6,321 students. Traditional public schools define the landscape here, as the county currently operates zero charter schools. Districts like New Richmond Exempted Village also provide quality options for over 2,000 local students.

What is the school experience like in Clermont County?

Suburban schools dominate the county with 28 facilities, while 14 schools serve rural areas and four reside in towns. The average school size is 593 students, but West Clermont High School is a standout with 2,211 students. This creates a primarily suburban educational feel with modern, high-capacity facilities.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.