Geauga County Schools & Education
Geauga County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,230
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#5
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Geauga County
Measured School Summary
Geauga County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 76/100 and a graduation rate of 94.5%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Geauga County spends $8,230 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 41% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Geauga 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
21 public schools and 5 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
76/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #5 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
94.5%
6.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,230
$236 above the state average
School coverage
21
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Geauga County has 21 public schools across 5 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 Geauga 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.
Higher-signal county
Geauga County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#5
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 22 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.
Chardon Local
Elementary to high school visible
2,645 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Kenston Local
Elementary to high school visible
2,565 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
West Geauga Local
Elementary to high school visible
2,077 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Berkshire Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,379 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Chardon Local is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Geauga County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Geauga 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 Geauga 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.
Exceptional Quality in a Compact System
Geauga County maintains 21 public schools across five districts, serving approximately 9,932 students. The infrastructure is well-balanced with 10 elementary, six middle, and five high schools.
The Strength of Chardon and Kenston
Chardon Local is the largest district with 2,645 students, followed closely by Kenston Local at 2,565 students. The county relies entirely on traditional public districts, with no charter schools in operation.
A Perfect Blend of Town and Country
Schools are spread across town, rural, and suburban locales, offering families various living environments. Chardon High School is the largest in the county with 1,143 students, while the overall average school size is 473.
School Overview
Total Schools
21
in Geauga County
Reported Enrollment
9,932
21 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Geauga County
Chardon Local
Kenston Local
West Geauga Local
Berkshire Local
Cardinal Local
21 Public Schools in Geauga County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chardon High School | Profile | Chardon Local | Chardon, 44024Town: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 1,143 |
| Timmons Elementary School | Record | Kenston Local | Chagrin Falls, 44023Suburb: Large | PK–3 | Primary | 798 |
| Kenston High School | Record | Kenston Local | Chagrin Falls, 44023Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 790 |
| Chardon Middle School | Record | Chardon Local | Chardon, 44024Town: Fringe | 4–7 | Middle | 750 |
| West Geauga High School | Record | West Geauga Local | Chesterland, 44026Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 693 |
| Kenston Middle School | Record | Kenston Local | Chagrin Falls, 44023Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 602 |
| Berkshire Elementary | Record | Berkshire Local | Burton, 44021Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 524 |
| West Geauga Middle School | Record | West Geauga Local | Chesterland, 44026Rural: Fringe | 6–9 | Middle | 491 |
| Gurney Elementary School | Record | Chagrin Falls Exempted Village | Chagrin Falls, 44022Suburb: Large | PK–3 | Primary | 485 |
| Robert C Lindsey Elementary School | Record | West Geauga Local | Chesterland, 44026Suburb: Large | 3–6 | Primary | 461 |
| Berkshire High School | Record | Berkshire Local | Burton, 44021Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 446 |
| Westwood Elementary School | Record | West Geauga Local | Novelty, 44072Rural: Fringe | KG–2 | Primary | 432 |
| Berkshire Middle School | Record | Berkshire Local | Burton, 44021Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 409 |
| Kenston Intermediate School | Record | Kenston Local | Chagrin Falls, 44023Suburb: Large | 4–5 | Primary | 375 |
| A J Jordak Elementary School | Record | Cardinal Local | Middlefield, 44062Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 282 |
| Cardinal High School | Record | Cardinal Local | Middlefield, 44062Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 266 |
| Munson Elementary School | Record | Chardon Local | Chardon, 44024Rural: Fringe | 1–3 | Primary | 266 |
| Chardon Early Learning Center | Record | Chardon Local | Chardon, 44024Town: Fringe | PK–KG | Primary | 248 |
| Park Elementary School | Record | Chardon Local | Chardon, 44024Town: Fringe | 1–3 | Primary | 238 |
| Cardinal Middle School | Record | Cardinal Local | Middlefield, 44062Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 230 |
Chardon High School
Chardon Local
Chardon, 44024 / Town: Fringe
Timmons Elementary School
Kenston Local
Chagrin Falls, 44023 / Suburb: Large
West Geauga High School
West Geauga Local
Chesterland, 44026 / Rural: Fringe
West Geauga Middle School
West Geauga Local
Chesterland, 44026 / Rural: Fringe
Gurney Elementary School
Chagrin Falls Exempted Village
Chagrin Falls, 44022 / Suburb: Large
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
West Geauga Local
Chesterland, 44026 / Suburb: Large
Westwood Elementary School
West Geauga Local
Novelty, 44072 / Rural: Fringe
Kenston Intermediate School
Kenston Local
Chagrin Falls, 44023 / Suburb: Large
A J Jordak Elementary School
Cardinal Local
Middlefield, 44062 / Town: Distant
Chardon Early Learning Center
Chardon Local
Chardon, 44024 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,230
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Geauga County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Geauga County, Ohio?
Geauga County maintains 21 public schools across five districts, serving approximately 9,932 students. The infrastructure is well-balanced with 10 elementary, six middle, and five high schools.
What are the major school districts in Geauga County, Ohio?
Chardon Local is the largest district with 2,645 students, followed closely by Kenston Local at 2,565 students. The county relies entirely on traditional public districts, with no charter schools in operation.
What is the school experience like in Geauga County?
Schools are spread across town, rural, and suburban locales, offering families various living environments. Chardon High School is the largest in the county with 1,143 students, while the overall average school size is 473.
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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.