Highland County Schools & Education
Highland County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,521
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#23
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Highland County
Measured School Summary
Highland County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.3%.
Funding Context
Highland County spends $8,521 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 23% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Highland 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
18 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
66/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #23 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
91.3%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,521
$527 above the state average
School coverage
18
4 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
Highland County has 18 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.
What Highland 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
Highland 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
#23
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
Hillsboro City
Elementary to high school visible
2,215 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Lynchburg-Clay Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,075 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Fairfield Local
Elementary to high school visible
907 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Bright Local
Elementary to high school visible
727 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Hillsboro 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 Highland County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Highland 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 Highland 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.
Broad Educational Reach in Highland
Highland County features 18 public schools across four districts, serving 6,641 students. The network is robust, providing eight elementary, five middle, and five high schools.
High Success Rates and Strong Investment
The county achieves a 91.3% graduation rate, beating both the state and national averages. Local investment is healthy, with $8,521 spent per pupil compared to the state median of $7,994.
Hillsboro City Schools Anchor the County
Hillsboro City is the largest district, managing five schools and 2,215 students. The county maintains a traditional public school focus, with zero charter schools currently in operation.
A Mix of Town and Country Schools
While 15 schools are in rural settings, three serve town centers, offering varied environments for families. Hillsboro High is the largest facility with 654 students, though many schools remain intimate and community-focused.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Highland County
Reported Enrollment
6,641
18 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Highland County
Hillsboro City
Lynchburg-Clay Local
Fairfield Local
Bright Local
18 Public Schools in Highland 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 dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro High School | Record | Hillsboro City | Hillsboro, 45133Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 654 |
| Greenfield Elementary School | Record | Greenfield Exempted Village | Greenfield, 45123Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 583 |
| McClain High School | Record | Greenfield Exempted Village | Greenfield, 45123Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 537 |
| Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School | Record | Lynchburg-Clay Local | Lynchburg, 45142Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 517 |
| Hillsboro Middle School | Record | Hillsboro City | Hillsboro, 45133Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 488 |
| Bright Elementary School | Record | Bright Local | Hillsboro, 45133Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 459 |
| Fairfield Local Elementary School | Record | Fairfield Local | Leesburg, 45135Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 445 |
| Hillsboro Early Childhood Center | Record | Hillsboro City | Hillsboro, 45133Rural: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 441 |
| Greenfield Middle School | Record | Greenfield Exempted Village | Greenfield, 45123Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 402 |
| Hillsboro Intermediate School | Record | Hillsboro City | Hillsboro, 45133Rural: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 320 |
| Lynchburg-Clay High School | Record | Lynchburg-Clay Local | Lynchburg, 45142Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 318 |
| Hillsboro Primary School | Record | Hillsboro City | Hillsboro, 45133Rural: Fringe | 2–3 | Primary | 312 |
| Fairfield Local High School | Record | Fairfield Local | Leesburg, 45135Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 254 |
| Lynchburg-Clay Middle School | Record | Lynchburg-Clay Local | Lynchburg, 45142Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 240 |
| Fairfield Local Middle School | Record | Fairfield Local | Leesburg, 45135Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 208 |
| Rainsboro Elementary School | Record | Greenfield Exempted Village | Greenfield, 45123Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 195 |
| Whiteoak High School | Record | Bright Local | Mowrystown, 45155Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 173 |
| Whiteoak Junior High School | Record | Bright Local | Mowrystown, 45155Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 95 |
Greenfield Elementary School
Greenfield Exempted Village
Greenfield, 45123 / Town: Remote
McClain High School
Greenfield Exempted Village
Greenfield, 45123 / Town: Remote
Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School
Lynchburg-Clay Local
Lynchburg, 45142 / Rural: Distant
Fairfield Local Elementary School
Fairfield Local
Leesburg, 45135 / Rural: Distant
Hillsboro Early Childhood Center
Hillsboro City
Hillsboro, 45133 / Rural: Fringe
Greenfield Middle School
Greenfield Exempted Village
Greenfield, 45123 / Town: Remote
Hillsboro Intermediate School
Hillsboro City
Hillsboro, 45133 / Rural: Fringe
Lynchburg-Clay High School
Lynchburg-Clay Local
Lynchburg, 45142 / Rural: Distant
Fairfield Local High School
Fairfield Local
Leesburg, 45135 / Rural: Distant
Lynchburg-Clay Middle School
Lynchburg-Clay Local
Lynchburg, 45142 / Rural: Distant
Fairfield Local Middle School
Fairfield Local
Leesburg, 45135 / Rural: Distant
Rainsboro Elementary School
Greenfield Exempted Village
Greenfield, 45123 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,521
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Highland County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Highland County, Ohio?
Highland County features 18 public schools across four districts, serving 6,641 students. The network is robust, providing eight elementary, five middle, and five high schools.
How do schools in Highland County perform academically?
The county achieves a 91.3% graduation rate, beating both the state and national averages. Local investment is healthy, with $8,521 spent per pupil compared to the state median of $7,994.
What are the major school districts in Highland County, Ohio?
Hillsboro City is the largest district, managing five schools and 2,215 students. The county maintains a traditional public school focus, with zero charter schools currently in operation.
What is the school experience like in Highland County?
While 15 schools are in rural settings, three serve town centers, offering varied environments for families. Hillsboro High is the largest facility with 654 students, though many schools remain intimate and community-focused.
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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.