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Fulton County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Archbold-Area Local

Elementary to high school visible

1,156 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Swanton Local

Elementary to high school visible

1,138 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Evergreen Local

Elementary to high school visible

1,134 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 1

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

Elementary8
Middle5
High7
Other2

7 School Districts in Fulton County

Wauseon Exempted Village

4 schools
1,737 students

Archbold-Area Local

3 schools
1,156 students

Swanton Local

3 schools
1,138 students

Evergreen Local

4 schools
1,134 students

Pike-Delta-York Local

3 schools
1,120 students

Pettisville Local

2 schools
499 students

Fayette Local

3 schools
361 students

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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 22 matching schools

Evergreen Elementary School

Evergreen Local

Metamora, 43540 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary573 students

Wauseon High School

Wauseon Exempted Village

Wauseon, 43567 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High522 students

Swanton Elementary School

Swanton Local

Swanton, 43558 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–4Primary438 students

Archbold Elementary School

Archbold-Area Local

Archbold, 43502 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary431 students

Wauseon Primary School

Wauseon Exempted Village

Wauseon, 43567 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary415 students

Wauseon Middle School

Wauseon Exempted Village

Wauseon, 43567 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle410 students

Delta Elementary School

Pike-Delta-York Local

Delta, 43515 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–4Primary399 students

Archbold Middle School

Archbold-Area Local

Archbold, 43502 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle392 students

Wauseon Elementary School

Wauseon Exempted Village

Wauseon, 43567 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary390 students

Pike-Delta-York High School

Pike-Delta-York Local

Delta, 43515 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High373 students

Swanton Middle School

Swanton Local

Swanton, 43558 / Suburb: Large

Record5–9Middle355 students

Pike-Delta-York Middle School

Pike-Delta-York Local

Delta, 43515 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle348 students

Swanton High School

Swanton Local

Swanton, 43558 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High345 students

Archbold High School

Archbold-Area Local

Archbold, 43502 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High333 students

Evergreen High School

Evergreen Local

Metamora, 43540 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High307 students

Pettisville Elementary School

Pettisville Local

Pettisville, 43553 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary272 students

Evergreen Middle School

Evergreen Local

Metamora, 43540 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle254 students

Pettisville High School

Pettisville Local

Pettisville, 43553 / Town: Distant

Record7–12High227 students

Fayette Elementary School

Fayette Local

Fayette, 43521 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary220 students

Fayette Jr/Sr High School

Fayette Local

Fayette, 43521 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High141 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,274

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 Fulton County?
Fulton County has a school score of 65/100, 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 Fulton County?
The high school graduation rate in Fulton County is 91.4%, 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 Fulton County spend per student?
Fulton County spends $8,274 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 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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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.