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

No. Use the Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton County?

Start with the 204 listed public schools and 48 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Hamilton County Schools & Education

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

Hamilton County, Ohio

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

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

83.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

83.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,312

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,994

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#72

of 88 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Hamilton County

Measured School Summary

Hamilton County has midrange measured school signals (score: 44/100) with a graduation rate of 83.4%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Hamilton County spends $8,312 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 19% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Hamilton 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

204 public schools and 48 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

44/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #72 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.

Completion

83.4%

4.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,312

$318 above the state average

School coverage

204

48 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

Hamilton County has 204 public schools across 48 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 Hamilton 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.

Large multi-district county

Hamilton County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#72

of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.

Cincinnati Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

35,582 students

Elementary 39Middle 1High 10Other 15

65 listed schools in this county slice.

Northwest Local

Elementary to high school visible

8,584 students

Elementary 5Middle 3High 2Other 1

11 listed schools in this county slice.

Oak Hills Local

Elementary to high school visible

7,571 students

Elementary 5Middle 3High 1Other 0

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Forest Hills Local

Elementary to high school visible

7,118 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 2Other 0

9 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Cincinnati Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 65 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 Hamilton County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Powerhouse of Educational Variety

Hamilton County boasts a massive system of 204 public schools, including 115 elementary and 42 high schools. With 112,350 students across 48 districts, it is one of the state's most diverse educational landscapes.

Balancing High Investment and Graduation Goals

The county invests $8,312 per pupil, which is higher than the Ohio average. While the graduation rate of 83.4% is below the state mark, many individual schools contribute to a respectable 52.9 composite score.

Cincinnati Public and a Wealth of Choice

Cincinnati Public Schools is the largest district, serving 35,582 students across 65 schools. Charter schools are a major factor here, with 25 institutions representing 12.3% of the county's educational options.

From Urban Centers to Spacious Suburbs

The county is split between 111 suburban schools and 84 city schools, with an average enrollment of 551. Walnut Hills High School is a standout landmark, serving over 2,500 students in a historic setting.

School Overview

Total Schools

204

in Hamilton County

Reported Enrollment

112,350

204 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

12% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary115

Middle25

High42

Other22

48 School Districts in Hamilton County

Cincinnati Public Schools

Northwest Local

Oak Hills Local

Forest Hills Local

Princeton City

Sycamore Community City

Southwest Local

Loveland City

Winton Woods City

Mt Healthy City

6 schools

2,913 students

204 Public Schools in Hamilton County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 23 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

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Public schools in Hamilton County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Walnut Hills High School	Profile	Cincinnati Public Schools	Cincinnati, 45207City: Large	5–12	High	2,582
Oak Hills High School	Profile	Oak Hills Local	Cincinnati, 45248Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,325
Colerain High School	Profile	Northwest Local	Cincinnati, 45251Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,747
Princeton High School	Profile	Princeton City	Cincinnati, 45246Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,690
Sycamore High School	Profile	Sycamore Community City	Cincinnati, 45242Suburb: Large	8–12	High	1,639
Dohn Community	Profile	Dohn Community	Cincinnati, 45206City: Large	9–12	Charter	1,568
Western Hills University High School	Profile	Cincinnati Public Schools	Cincinnati, 45238City: Large	6–12	High	1,418
Withrow University High School	Profile	Cincinnati Public Schools	Cincinnati, 45208City: Large	5–12	High	1,344
Loveland High School	Profile	Loveland City	Loveland, 45140Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,309
Princeton Community Middle School	Profile	Princeton City	Cincinnati, 45246Suburb: Large	6–9	Middle	1,290
Winton Woods High School	Profile	Winton Woods City	Cincinnati, 45240Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,241
Aiken New Tech High School	Profile	Cincinnati Public Schools	Cincinnati, 45224City: Large	1–12	Other	1,219
Anderson High School	Profile	Forest Hills Local	Cincinnati, 45255Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,215
School For Creative and Performing Arts	Profile	Cincinnati Public Schools	Cincinnati, 45202City: Large	KG–12	Other	1,214
William Henry Harrison High School	Profile	Southwest Local	Harrison, 45030Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,166
Hughes STEM High School	Profile	Cincinnati Public Schools	Cincinnati, 45219City: Large	7–12	High	1,155
Harrison Middle School	Profile	Southwest Local	Harrison, 45030Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,070
Turpin High School	Profile	Forest Hills Local	Cincinnati, 45244Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,061
Nagel Middle School	Profile	Forest Hills Local	Cincinnati, 45255Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,055
Cincinnati Digital Academy	Profile	Cincinnati Public Schools	Cincinnati, 45203City: Large	KG–12	Virtual	1,016

Walnut Hills High School

Cincinnati Public Schools

Cincinnati, 45207 / City: Large

Profile5–12High2,582 students

Oak Hills High School

Oak Hills Local

Cincinnati, 45248 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,325 students

Colerain High School

Northwest Local

Cincinnati, 45251 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,747 students

Princeton High School

Princeton City

Cincinnati, 45246 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,690 students

Sycamore High School

Sycamore Community City

Cincinnati, 45242 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High1,639 students

Dohn Community

Cincinnati, 45206 / City: Large

Profile9–12Charter1,568 students

Western Hills University High School

Cincinnati Public Schools

Cincinnati, 45238 / City: Large

Profile6–12High1,418 students

Withrow University High School

Cincinnati Public Schools

Cincinnati, 45208 / City: Large

Profile5–12High1,344 students

Loveland High School

Loveland City

Loveland, 45140 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,309 students

Princeton Community Middle School

Princeton City

Cincinnati, 45246 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–9Middle1,290 students

Winton Woods High School

Winton Woods City

Cincinnati, 45240 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,241 students

Aiken New Tech High School

Cincinnati Public Schools

Cincinnati, 45224 / City: Large

Profile1–12Other1,219 students

Anderson High School

Forest Hills Local

Cincinnati, 45255 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,215 students

School For Creative and Performing Arts

Cincinnati Public Schools

Cincinnati, 45202 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Other1,214 students

William Henry Harrison High School

Southwest Local

Harrison, 45030 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,166 students

Hughes STEM High School

Cincinnati Public Schools

Cincinnati, 45219 / City: Large

Profile7–12High1,155 students

Harrison Middle School

Southwest Local

Harrison, 45030 / Town: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,070 students

Turpin High School

Forest Hills Local

Cincinnati, 45244 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,061 students

Nagel Middle School

Forest Hills Local

Cincinnati, 45255 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,055 students

Cincinnati Digital Academy

Cincinnati Public Schools

Cincinnati, 45203 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Virtual1,016 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

3 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,312

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 Hamilton County?

Hamilton County has a school score of 44/100, 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 Hamilton County?

The high school graduation rate in Hamilton County is 83.4%, 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 Hamilton County spend per student?

Hamilton County spends $8,312 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.

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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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