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

No. Use the Henry 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 Henry 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 Henry County?

Start with the 11 listed public schools and 5 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Henry County Schools & Education

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

Henry County, Ohio

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

School Score

86/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

95.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,292

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,994

School Score

86/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

of 88 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Henry County

Measured School Summary

Henry County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 86/100 and a graduation rate of 95.8%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Henry County spends $9,292 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 60% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Henry 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

11 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

86/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.

Completion

95.8%

7.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,292

$1,298 above the state average

School coverage

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

Henry County has 11 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Henry 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

Henry 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

of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 32 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.

Napoleon Area City

Elementary and high visible

1,762 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Liberty Center Local

Middle and high visible

998 students

Elementary 0Middle 1High 1Other 1

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Four County Career Center

High school only in this slice

857 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

Patrick Henry Local

Elementary to high school visible

851 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Liberty Center Local is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Henry County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Henry 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 Henry 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 Public Schools Across Five Districts

Henry County supports 11 public schools and 4,868 students within five distinct districts. The landscape features a mix of three elementary, two middle, and five high schools.

Elite Graduation Rates and Robust Funding

Henry County boasts an exceptional 95.8% graduation rate, far surpassing the state average of 88.3%. This success is backed by a per-pupil expenditure of $9,292, significantly higher than the Ohio average.

Napoleon Area City Leads Enrollment

Napoleon Area City is the county's largest district, educating 1,762 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all enrollment concentrated in traditional local districts.

Expansive Schools in a Rural Landscape

Nearly all schools are rural, but they maintain a healthy average size of 443 students. Napoleon Elementary is the largest building with 975 students, while Four County Career Center serves as a major regional hub.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Henry County

Reported Enrollment

4,868

11 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3

Middle2

High5

Other1

5 School Districts in Henry County

Napoleon Area City

2 schools

1,762 students

Liberty Center Local

3 schools

998 students

Four County Career Center

1 school

857 students

Patrick Henry Local

3 schools

851 students

Holgate Local

2 schools

400 students

11 Public Schools in Henry 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 data

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Public schools in Henry County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Napoleon Elementary School	Profile	Napoleon Area City	Napoleon, 43545Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	975
Four County Career Center	Record	Four County Career Center	Archbold, 43502Rural: Distant	7–12	Vocational	857
Napoleon Junior/Senior High School	Record	Napoleon Area City	Napoleon, 43545Town: Distant	7–12	High	787
Liberty Center Elementary School	Record	Liberty Center Local	Liberty Center, 43532Rural: Distant	KG–10	Other	375
Patrick Henry Elementary School	Record	Patrick Henry Local	Hamler, 43524Rural: Distant	KG–4	Primary	324
Liberty Center Middle School	Record	Liberty Center Local	Liberty Center, 43532Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	320
Liberty Center High School	Record	Liberty Center Local	Liberty Center, 43532Rural: Distant	9–12	High	303
Patrick Henry Middle School	Record	Patrick Henry Local	Hamler, 43524Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	275
Patrick Henry High School	Record	Patrick Henry Local	Hamler, 43524Rural: Distant	9–12	High	252
Holgate High School	Record	Holgate Local	Holgate, 43527Rural: Distant	6–12	High	235
Holgate Elementary School	Record	Holgate Local	Holgate, 43527Rural: Distant	KG–5	Primary	165

Napoleon Elementary School

Napoleon Area City

Napoleon, 43545 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–6Primary975 students

Four County Career Center

Archbold, 43502 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12Vocational857 students

Napoleon Junior/Senior High School

Napoleon Area City

Napoleon, 43545 / Town: Distant

Record7–12High787 students

Liberty Center Elementary School

Liberty Center Local

Liberty Center, 43532 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–10Other375 students

Patrick Henry Elementary School

Patrick Henry Local

Hamler, 43524 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary324 students

Liberty Center Middle School

Liberty Center Local

Liberty Center, 43532 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle320 students

Liberty Center High School

Liberty Center Local

Liberty Center, 43532 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High303 students

Patrick Henry Middle School

Patrick Henry Local

Hamler, 43524 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle275 students

Patrick Henry High School

Patrick Henry Local

Hamler, 43524 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High252 students

Holgate High School

Holgate Local

Holgate, 43527 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High235 students

Holgate Elementary School

Holgate Local

Holgate, 43527 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary165 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,292

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 Henry County?

Henry County has a school score of 86/100, which is a higher 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 Henry County?

The high school graduation rate in Henry County is 95.8%, 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 Henry County spend per student?

Henry County spends $9,292 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 Henry County, Ohio — FAQ

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

Henry County supports 11 public schools and 4,868 students within five distinct districts. The landscape features a mix of three elementary, two middle, and five high schools.

How do schools in Henry County perform academically?

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

Napoleon Area City is the county's largest district, educating 1,762 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all enrollment concentrated in traditional local districts.

What is the school experience like in Henry 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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