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

No. Use the Holmes 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 Holmes 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 Holmes County?

Start with the 17 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Holmes County Schools & Education

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

Holmes County, Ohio

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

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,727

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,994

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#31

of 88 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Holmes County

Measured School Summary

Holmes County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,727 per pupil, Holmes County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 15% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Holmes 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

17 public schools and 2 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

62/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #31 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

3.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,727

$267 below the state average

School coverage

2 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

Holmes County has 17 public schools across 2 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 Holmes 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

Holmes 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

#31

of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

West Holmes Local

Elementary to high school visible

1,815 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 2Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

East Holmes Local

Elementary to high school visible

1,497 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 1Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

East Holmes Local is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Holmes County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Holmes 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 Holmes 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 Schools in a Rural Landscape

Holmes County supports 17 public schools within two districts, serving a total of 3,433 students. The county is characterized by its high number of elementary schools, with 11 serving the community.

High Performance with Efficient Spending

The graduation rate is a strong 92.0%, comfortably beating the national average. Remarkably, this is achieved with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,727, which is below the state average.

West Holmes and East Holmes Lead

West Holmes Local is the largest district with 1,815 students, followed by East Holmes Local with 1,497. The county focuses on traditional public education, with no charter schools currently available.

Intimate and Nearly Entirely Rural

Sixteen of the 17 schools are located in rural settings, offering a very small average school size of 202 students. West Holmes High is the largest at 540 students, but most buildings offer a personal, quiet atmosphere.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Holmes County

Reported Enrollment

3,433

17 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11

Middle2

High4

Other0

2 School Districts in Holmes County

West Holmes Local

7 schools

1,815 students

East Holmes Local

8 schools

1,497 students

17 Public Schools in Holmes 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 Holmes County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
West Holmes High School	Record	West Holmes Local	Millersburg, 44654Rural: Distant	9–12	High	540
West Holmes Middle School	Record	West Holmes Local	Millersburg, 44654Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	409
Hiland High School	Record	East Holmes Local	Berlin, 44610Rural: Distant	7–12	High	400
Millersburg Elementary School	Record	West Holmes Local	Millersburg, 44654Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	379
Berlin Elementary School	Record	East Holmes Local	Berlin, 44610Rural: Distant	KG–6	Primary	330
Killbuck Elementary School	Record	West Holmes Local	Killbuck, 44637Rural: Distant	KG–5	Primary	260
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School	Record	East Holmes Local	Berlin, 44610Rural: Distant	KG–8	Primary	212
Winesburg Elementary School	Record	East Holmes Local	Winesburg, 44690Rural: Distant	KG–6	Primary	178
Walnut Creek Elementary School	Record	East Holmes Local	Walnut Creek, 44687Rural: Distant	KG–6	Primary	148
Nashville Elementary School	Record	West Holmes Local	Big Prairie, 44611Rural: Distant	KG–2	Primary	102
Lakeville Elementary School	Record	West Holmes Local	Lakeville, 44638Rural: Distant	3–5	Primary	101
Holmesville Elementary School	Record	Southeast Local	Holmesville, 44633Rural: Distant	KG–6	Primary	100
Mt Hope Elementary School	Record	East Holmes Local	Mt. Hope, 44660Rural: Distant	KG–8	Primary	80
Flat Ridge Elementary School	Record	East Holmes Local	Charm, 44617Rural: Distant	KG–4	Primary	79
Wise Elementary School	Record	East Holmes Local	Charm, 44617Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	70
West Holmes Digital Academy	Record	West Holmes Local	Millersburg, 44654Rural: Fringe	8–12	Virtual	24
Buckeye Career Center Annex-Hiland Satellite	Record	Buckeye	Millersburg, 44654Rural: Distant	7–12	Vocational	21

West Holmes High School

West Holmes Local

Millersburg, 44654 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High540 students

West Holmes Middle School

West Holmes Local

Millersburg, 44654 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle409 students

Hiland High School

East Holmes Local

Berlin, 44610 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High400 students

Millersburg Elementary School

West Holmes Local

Millersburg, 44654 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary379 students

Berlin Elementary School

East Holmes Local

Berlin, 44610 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary330 students

Killbuck Elementary School

West Holmes Local

Killbuck, 44637 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary260 students

Chestnut Ridge Elementary School

East Holmes Local

Berlin, 44610 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–8Primary212 students

Winesburg Elementary School

East Holmes Local

Winesburg, 44690 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary178 students

Walnut Creek Elementary School

East Holmes Local

Walnut Creek, 44687 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary148 students

Nashville Elementary School

West Holmes Local

Big Prairie, 44611 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–2Primary102 students

Lakeville Elementary School

West Holmes Local

Lakeville, 44638 / Rural: Distant

Record3–5Primary101 students

Holmesville Elementary School

Southeast Local

Holmesville, 44633 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary100 students

Mt Hope Elementary School

East Holmes Local

Mt. Hope, 44660 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–8Primary80 students

Flat Ridge Elementary School

East Holmes Local

Charm, 44617 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary79 students

Wise Elementary School

East Holmes Local

Charm, 44617 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle70 students

West Holmes Digital Academy

West Holmes Local

Millersburg, 44654 / Rural: Fringe

Record8–12Virtual24 students

Buckeye Career Center Annex-Hiland Satellite

Buckeye

Millersburg, 44654 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12Vocational21 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,727

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 Holmes County?

Holmes County has a school score of 62/100, 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 Holmes County?

The high school graduation rate in Holmes County is 92.0%, 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 Holmes County spend per student?

Holmes County spends $7,727 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 Holmes County, Ohio — FAQ

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

Holmes County supports 17 public schools within two districts, serving a total of 3,433 students. The county is characterized by its high number of elementary schools, with 11 serving the community.

How do schools in Holmes County perform academically?

The graduation rate is a strong 92.0%, comfortably beating the national average. Remarkably, this is achieved with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,727, which is below the state average.

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

What is the school experience like in Holmes 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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