Darke County Schools & Education
Darke County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Versailles Exempted Village
Elementary to high school visible
1,258 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Arcanum-Butler Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,172 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Tri-Village Local
Elementary and high visible
842 students
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
8 School Districts in Darke County
Greenville City
Versailles Exempted Village
Arcanum-Butler Local
Tri-Village Local
Ansonia Local
Mississinawa Valley Local
Franklin Monroe Local
Bradford Exempted Village
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Elementary School | Record | Greenville City | Greenville, 45331Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 823 |
| Greenville Senior High School | Record | Greenville City | Greenville, 45331Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 808 |
| Greenville Middle School | Record | Greenville City | Greenville, 45331Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 717 |
| Ansonia Elementary School | Record | Ansonia Local | Ansonia, 45303Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 471 |
| Versailles Elementary School | Record | Versailles Exempted Village | Versailles, 45380Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 471 |
| Arcanum Elementary School | Record | Arcanum-Butler Local | Arcanum, 45304Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 423 |
| Versailles High School | Record | Versailles Exempted Village | Versailles, 45380Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 411 |
| Tri-Village Elementary School | Record | Tri-Village Local | New Madison, 45346Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 410 |
| Versailles Middle School | Record | Versailles Exempted Village | Versailles, 45380Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 376 |
| Tri-Village High School | Record | Tri-Village Local | New Madison, 45346Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 358 |
| Arcanum High School | Record | Arcanum-Butler Local | Arcanum, 45304Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 349 |
| Butler Middle School | Record | Arcanum-Butler Local | Arcanum, 45304Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 318 |
| Mississinawa Valley Elementary School | Record | Mississinawa Valley Local | Union City, 45390Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 316 |
| Mississinawa Valley JR/SR High School | Record | Mississinawa Valley Local | Union City, 45390Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 280 |
| Franklin Monroe High School | Record | Franklin Monroe Local | Pitsburg, 45358Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 263 |
| Franklin Monroe Elementary School | Record | Franklin Monroe Local | Pitsburg, 45358Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 247 |
| Bradford High School | Record | Bradford Exempted Village | Bradford, 45308Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 244 |
| Bradford Elementary School | Record | Bradford Exempted Village | Bradford, 45308Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 239 |
| Ansonia High School | Record | Ansonia Local | Ansonia, 45303Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 207 |
| Ansonia Middle School | Record | Ansonia Local | Ansonia, 45303Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 124 |
Greenville Elementary School
Greenville City
Greenville, 45331 / Rural: Fringe
Greenville Senior High School
Greenville City
Greenville, 45331 / Town: Distant
Versailles Elementary School
Versailles Exempted Village
Versailles, 45380 / Rural: Fringe
Arcanum Elementary School
Arcanum-Butler Local
Arcanum, 45304 / Rural: Distant
Versailles High School
Versailles Exempted Village
Versailles, 45380 / Rural: Fringe
Tri-Village Elementary School
Tri-Village Local
New Madison, 45346 / Rural: Distant
Versailles Middle School
Versailles Exempted Village
Versailles, 45380 / Rural: Fringe
Tri-Village High School
Tri-Village Local
New Madison, 45346 / Rural: Distant
Mississinawa Valley Elementary School
Mississinawa Valley Local
Union City, 45390 / Rural: Fringe
Mississinawa Valley JR/SR High School
Mississinawa Valley Local
Union City, 45390 / Rural: Fringe
Franklin Monroe High School
Franklin Monroe Local
Pitsburg, 45358 / Rural: Distant
Franklin Monroe Elementary School
Franklin Monroe Local
Pitsburg, 45358 / Rural: Distant
Bradford High School
Bradford Exempted Village
Bradford, 45308 / Rural: Distant
Bradford Elementary School
Bradford Exempted Village
Bradford, 45308 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,949
State avg $7,994
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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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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.