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Darke County Schools & Education

School Score

67/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,949

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,994

School Score

67/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#21

of 88 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Darke County

Measured School Summary

Darke County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.5%.

Funding Context

At $7,949 per pupil, Darke County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 25% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Darke 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

24 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

67/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #21 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.

Completion

92.5%

4.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,949

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

24

8 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

Darke County has 24 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.

Parent decision brief

What Darke 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

Darke 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

#21

of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.

Greenville City

Elementary to high school visible

2,373 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 1

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Versailles Exempted Village

Elementary to high school visible

1,258 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Arcanum-Butler Local

Elementary to high school visible

1,172 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 1

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Tri-Village Local

Elementary and high visible

842 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 1

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Arcanum-Butler Local is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Darke County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Darke 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 Darke 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 Dedicated Network of Rural Public Schools

Darke County supports 8,087 students through 24 public schools distributed across 8 districts. The infrastructure is primarily composed of 8 elementary and 8 high schools, serving a largely rural population.

Stellar Graduation Rates Through Efficient Spending

The county boasts an impressive 92.5% graduation rate, far exceeding the national average of 87.0%. These results are achieved with per-pupil spending of $7,949, which is just below the state average of $7,994.

Greenville City Anchors the County’s Schools

Greenville City is the largest district, educating 2,373 students across 4 schools. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a strong community reliance on local districts like Versailles and Arcanum-Butler.

Personalized Learning in a Rural Setting

With 22 of the 24 schools located in rural areas, the average school size is a manageable 337 students. Greenville Elementary is the largest facility with 823 students, while many other campuses offer much smaller cohorts.

School Overview

Total Schools

24

in Darke County

Reported Enrollment

8,087

24 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle4
High8
Other4

8 School Districts in Darke County

Greenville City

4 schools
2,373 students

Versailles Exempted Village

3 schools
1,258 students

Arcanum-Butler Local

4 schools
1,172 students

Tri-Village Local

3 schools
842 students

Ansonia Local

3 schools
802 students

Mississinawa Valley Local

3 schools
647 students

Franklin Monroe Local

2 schools
510 students

Bradford Exempted Village

2 schools
483 students

24 Public Schools in Darke 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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 24 matching schools

Greenville Elementary School

Greenville City

Greenville, 45331 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–4Primary823 students

Greenville Senior High School

Greenville City

Greenville, 45331 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High808 students

Greenville Middle School

Greenville City

Greenville, 45331 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle717 students

Ansonia Elementary School

Ansonia Local

Ansonia, 45303 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary471 students

Versailles Elementary School

Versailles Exempted Village

Versailles, 45380 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–4Primary471 students

Arcanum Elementary School

Arcanum-Butler Local

Arcanum, 45304 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary423 students

Versailles High School

Versailles Exempted Village

Versailles, 45380 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High411 students

Tri-Village Elementary School

Tri-Village Local

New Madison, 45346 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary410 students

Versailles Middle School

Versailles Exempted Village

Versailles, 45380 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle376 students

Tri-Village High School

Tri-Village Local

New Madison, 45346 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High358 students

Arcanum High School

Arcanum-Butler Local

Arcanum, 45304 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High349 students

Butler Middle School

Arcanum-Butler Local

Arcanum, 45304 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle318 students

Mississinawa Valley Elementary School

Mississinawa Valley Local

Union City, 45390 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary316 students

Mississinawa Valley JR/SR High School

Mississinawa Valley Local

Union City, 45390 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High280 students

Franklin Monroe High School

Franklin Monroe Local

Pitsburg, 45358 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High263 students

Franklin Monroe Elementary School

Franklin Monroe Local

Pitsburg, 45358 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary247 students

Bradford High School

Bradford Exempted Village

Bradford, 45308 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High244 students

Bradford Elementary School

Bradford Exempted Village

Bradford, 45308 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary239 students

Ansonia High School

Ansonia Local

Ansonia, 45303 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High207 students

Ansonia Middle School

Ansonia Local

Ansonia, 45303 / Rural: Distant

Record7–8Middle124 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,949

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 Darke County?
Darke County has a school score of 67/100, 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 Darke County?
The high school graduation rate in Darke County is 92.5%, 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 Darke County spend per student?
Darke County spends $7,949 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 Darke County, Ohio — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Darke County, Ohio?

Darke County supports 8,087 students through 24 public schools distributed across 8 districts. The infrastructure is primarily composed of 8 elementary and 8 high schools, serving a largely rural population.

How do schools in Darke County perform academically?

The county boasts an impressive 92.5% graduation rate, far exceeding the national average of 87.0%. These results are achieved with per-pupil spending of $7,949, which is just below the state average of $7,994.

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

Greenville City is the largest district, educating 2,373 students across 4 schools. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a strong community reliance on local districts like Versailles and Arcanum-Butler.

What is the school experience like in Darke County?

With 22 of the 24 schools located in rural areas, the average school size is a manageable 337 students. Greenville Elementary is the largest facility with 823 students, while many other campuses offer much smaller cohorts.

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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.