Fulton County Schools & Education
Fulton County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,274
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#26
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Fulton County
Measured School Summary
Fulton County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.4%.
Funding Context
Fulton County spends $8,274 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 20% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Fulton 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
22 public schools and 7 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
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #26 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
91.4%
3.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,274
$280 above the state average
School coverage
22
7 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
Fulton County has 22 public schools across 7 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 Fulton 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
Fulton 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
#26
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
Wauseon Exempted Village
Elementary to high school visible
1,737 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Archbold-Area Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,156 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Swanton Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,138 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Evergreen Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,134 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Evergreen 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 Fulton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Fulton County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Fulton 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.
Strong Rural Roots and Focused Districts
Fulton County serves 7,145 students through a streamlined system of 22 public schools across seven districts. The infrastructure consists primarily of eight elementary and seven high schools, maintaining a traditional educational ladder.
Wauseon and Evergreen Lead the Way
Wauseon Exempted Village is the largest district, managing four schools and 1,737 students. Unlike more urban counties, Fulton has zero charter schools, keeping the focus entirely on its seven traditional local districts.
Small-Town Feel in Every Classroom
Education here is deeply rooted in rural and town locales, with 20 of the 22 schools located in these settings. The average school size is a modest 357 students, with Evergreen Elementary being the largest at 573 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Fulton County
Reported Enrollment
7,145
22 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Fulton County
Wauseon Exempted Village
Archbold-Area Local
Swanton Local
Evergreen Local
Pike-Delta-York Local
Pettisville Local
Fayette Local
22 Public Schools in Fulton 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 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary School | Record | Evergreen Local | Metamora, 43540Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 573 |
| Wauseon High School | Record | Wauseon Exempted Village | Wauseon, 43567Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 522 |
| Swanton Elementary School | Record | Swanton Local | Swanton, 43558Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 438 |
| Archbold Elementary School | Record | Archbold-Area Local | Archbold, 43502Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 431 |
| Wauseon Primary School | Record | Wauseon Exempted Village | Wauseon, 43567Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 415 |
| Wauseon Middle School | Record | Wauseon Exempted Village | Wauseon, 43567Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 410 |
| Delta Elementary School | Record | Pike-Delta-York Local | Delta, 43515Town: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 399 |
| Archbold Middle School | Record | Archbold-Area Local | Archbold, 43502Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 392 |
| Wauseon Elementary School | Record | Wauseon Exempted Village | Wauseon, 43567Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 390 |
| Pike-Delta-York High School | Record | Pike-Delta-York Local | Delta, 43515Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 373 |
| Swanton Middle School | Record | Swanton Local | Swanton, 43558Suburb: Large | 5–9 | Middle | 355 |
| Pike-Delta-York Middle School | Record | Pike-Delta-York Local | Delta, 43515Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 348 |
| Swanton High School | Record | Swanton Local | Swanton, 43558Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 345 |
| Archbold High School | Record | Archbold-Area Local | Archbold, 43502Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 333 |
| Evergreen High School | Record | Evergreen Local | Metamora, 43540Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 307 |
| Pettisville Elementary School | Record | Pettisville Local | Pettisville, 43553Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 272 |
| Evergreen Middle School | Record | Evergreen Local | Metamora, 43540Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 254 |
| Pettisville High School | Record | Pettisville Local | Pettisville, 43553Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 227 |
| Fayette Elementary School | Record | Fayette Local | Fayette, 43521Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 220 |
| Fayette Jr/Sr High School | Record | Fayette Local | Fayette, 43521Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 141 |
Evergreen Elementary School
Evergreen Local
Metamora, 43540 / Rural: Distant
Archbold Elementary School
Archbold-Area Local
Archbold, 43502 / Town: Distant
Wauseon Primary School
Wauseon Exempted Village
Wauseon, 43567 / Rural: Fringe
Wauseon Middle School
Wauseon Exempted Village
Wauseon, 43567 / Rural: Fringe
Delta Elementary School
Pike-Delta-York Local
Delta, 43515 / Town: Fringe
Wauseon Elementary School
Wauseon Exempted Village
Wauseon, 43567 / Rural: Fringe
Pike-Delta-York High School
Pike-Delta-York Local
Delta, 43515 / Town: Fringe
Pike-Delta-York Middle School
Pike-Delta-York Local
Delta, 43515 / Rural: Fringe
Pettisville Elementary School
Pettisville Local
Pettisville, 43553 / Town: Distant
Pettisville High School
Pettisville Local
Pettisville, 43553 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,274
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Fulton County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Fulton County, Ohio?
Fulton County serves 7,145 students through a streamlined system of 22 public schools across seven districts. The infrastructure consists primarily of eight elementary and seven high schools, maintaining a traditional educational ladder.
What are the major school districts in Fulton County, Ohio?
Wauseon Exempted Village is the largest district, managing four schools and 1,737 students. Unlike more urban counties, Fulton has zero charter schools, keeping the focus entirely on its seven traditional local districts.
What is the school experience like in Fulton County?
Education here is deeply rooted in rural and town locales, with 20 of the 22 schools located in these settings. The average school size is a modest 357 students, with Evergreen Elementary being the largest at 573 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.