Can I use Guernsey County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Guernsey County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Guernsey County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Guernsey County?

Start with the 16 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Guernsey County Schools & Education

Name: Guernsey County, Ohio Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Guernsey County, Ohio

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

79.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

79.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,042

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,994

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#80

of 88 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Guernsey County

Measured School Summary

Guernsey County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 79.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

Guernsey County spends $8,042 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 31% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Guernsey 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

16 public schools and 4 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

37/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #80 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.

Completion

79.4%

8.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,042

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

4 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Guernsey County has 16 public schools across 4 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Guernsey 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.

Review-carefully county

Guernsey County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#80

of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 17 points below 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.

Cambridge City

Elementary to high school visible

1,883 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Rolling Hills Local

Elementary to high school visible

1,486 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

East Guernsey Local

Elementary to high school visible

1,073 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 1

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Mid-East Career and Technology Centers

High school only in this slice

307 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Cambridge City 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 Guernsey County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Guernsey 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 Guernsey 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.

Small Districts with a Rural Focus

Guernsey County operates 16 public schools for 4,873 students across four distinct districts. The system includes seven elementary schools and four high schools serving the local community.

Cambridge City and Rolling Hills

Cambridge City is the primary district, managing five schools and 1,883 students. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning education is centralized within the four traditional public districts.

An Intimate, Rural Learning Environment

Ten of the county’s schools are in rural settings, with the remaining six located in town. Classrooms feel personal with an average school size of just 305 students, and Cambridge High is the largest with 535 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Guernsey County

Reported Enrollment

4,873

16 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7

Middle3

High4

Other2

4 School Districts in Guernsey County

Cambridge City

5 schools

1,883 students

Rolling Hills Local

5 schools

1,486 students

East Guernsey Local

4 schools

1,073 students

Mid-East Career and Technology Centers

2 schools

1,010 students

16 Public Schools in Guernsey 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

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Public schools in Guernsey County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Cambridge High School	Record	Cambridge City	Cambridge, 43725Town: Distant	9–12	High	535
Buckeye Trail Elementary	Record	East Guernsey Local	Lore City, 43755Rural: Distant	KG–5	Primary	472
Cambridge Primary School	Record	Cambridge City	Cambridge, 43725Town: Distant	KG–2	Primary	454
Meadowbrook High School	Record	Rolling Hills Local	Byesville, 43723Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	420
Cambridge Middle School	Record	Cambridge City	Cambridge, 43725Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	409
Cambridge Intermediate School	Record	Cambridge City	Cambridge, 43725Town: Distant	3–5	Primary	405
Meadowbrook Middle School	Record	Rolling Hills Local	Byesville, 43723Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	361
Brook Intermediate School	Record	Rolling Hills Local	Byesville, 43723Rural: Fringe	3–5	Primary	317
Buffalo Campus	Record	Mid-East Career and Technology Centers	Senecaville, 43780Rural: Fringe	10–12	Vocational	307
Buckeye Trail High School	Record	East Guernsey Local	Lore City, 43755Rural: Distant	9–12	High	288
Buckeye Trail Middle School	Record	East Guernsey Local	Lore City, 43755Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	223
Byesville Elementary School	Record	Rolling Hills Local	Byesville, 43723Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	207
Secrest Elementary School	Record	Rolling Hills Local	Senecaville, 43780Rural: Distant	PK–2	Primary	181
Pike Elementary School	Record	East Muskingum Local	Cambridge, 43725Rural: Fringe	KG–2	Primary	124
Preschool at Buckeye Trail High School	Record	East Guernsey Local	Lore City, 43755Rural: Distant	PK	Other	90
Cambridge City Preschool	Record	Cambridge City	Cambridge, 43725Town: Distant	PK	Other	80

Cambridge High School

Cambridge City

Cambridge, 43725 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High535 students

Buckeye Trail Elementary

East Guernsey Local

Lore City, 43755 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary472 students

Cambridge Primary School

Cambridge City

Cambridge, 43725 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–2Primary454 students

Meadowbrook High School

Rolling Hills Local

Byesville, 43723 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High420 students

Cambridge Middle School

Cambridge City

Cambridge, 43725 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle409 students

Cambridge Intermediate School

Cambridge City

Cambridge, 43725 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary405 students

Meadowbrook Middle School

Rolling Hills Local

Byesville, 43723 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle361 students

Brook Intermediate School

Rolling Hills Local

Byesville, 43723 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary317 students

Buffalo Campus

Mid-East Career and Technology Centers

Senecaville, 43780 / Rural: Fringe

Record10–12Vocational307 students

Buckeye Trail High School

East Guernsey Local

Lore City, 43755 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High288 students

Buckeye Trail Middle School

East Guernsey Local

Lore City, 43755 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle223 students

Byesville Elementary School

Rolling Hills Local

Byesville, 43723 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary207 students

Secrest Elementary School

Rolling Hills Local

Senecaville, 43780 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary181 students

Pike Elementary School

East Muskingum Local

Cambridge, 43725 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–2Primary124 students

Preschool at Buckeye Trail High School

East Guernsey Local

Lore City, 43755 / Rural: Distant

RecordPKOther90 students

Cambridge City Preschool

Cambridge City

Cambridge, 43725 / Town: Distant

RecordPKOther80 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,042

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 Guernsey County?

Guernsey County has a school score of 37/100, which is a lower 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 Guernsey County?

The high school graduation rate in Guernsey County is 79.4%, which is below 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 Guernsey County spend per student?

Guernsey County spends $8,042 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 Guernsey County, Ohio — FAQ

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

Guernsey County operates 16 public schools for 4,873 students across four distinct districts. The system includes seven elementary schools and four high schools serving the local community.

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

What is the school experience like in Guernsey County?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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