Jefferson County Schools & Education
Jefferson County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,035
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#61
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jefferson County
Measured School Summary
Jefferson County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.6%.
Funding Context
At $7,035 per pupil, Jefferson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 12% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jefferson 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
24 public schools and 6 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
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #61 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
90.6%
2.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,035
$959 below the state average
School coverage
24
6 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
Jefferson County has 24 public schools across 6 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 Jefferson 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
Jefferson 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
#61
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
Steubenville City
Elementary to high school visible
2,769 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Indian Creek Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,963 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Buckeye Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,406 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Edison Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,398 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Steubenville City is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Jefferson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Solid Foundation Across Six Districts
Jefferson County supports 8,695 students across a network of 24 public schools. The infrastructure includes 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools spread through six distinct districts.
High Graduation Rates with Efficient Spending
The county achieves a 90.6% graduation rate, significantly outpacing the national average of 87%. This performance comes despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $7,035, which is roughly half the national average of $13,000.
Steubenville City Leads the Way
Steubenville City is the largest district, serving 2,769 students across six schools. Other major providers include Indian Creek Local with 1,963 students and Buckeye Local with 1,406 students.
A Mix of Suburban and Rural Settings
With 10 suburban and 8 rural schools, the county offers a diverse learning environment and an average school size of 362 students. Harding Middle School is the largest campus with 752 students, while elementary schools like Pugliese West maintain a smaller, neighborhood feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
24
in Jefferson County
Reported Enrollment
8,695
24 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Jefferson County
Steubenville City
Indian Creek Local
Buckeye Local
Edison Local
Toronto City
Jefferson County
24 Public Schools in Jefferson 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 20 of 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Middle School | Record | Steubenville City | Steubenville, 43952City: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 752 |
| Steubenville High School | Record | Steubenville City | Steubenville, 43952City: Small | 9–12 | High | 699 |
| Indian Creek High School | Record | Indian Creek Local | Wintersville, 43953Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 572 |
| Pugliese Elementary West | Record | Steubenville City | Steubenville, 43952City: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 480 |
| Cross Creek Elementary | Record | Indian Creek Local | Wintersville, 43953Suburb: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 476 |
| Edison High School | Record | Edison Local | Richmond, 43944Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 418 |
| Stanton Elementary School | Record | Edison Local | Hammondsville, 43930Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 396 |
| Buckeye Local High School | Record | Buckeye Local | Rayland, 43943Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 388 |
| Toronto Jr. / Sr. High School | Record | Toronto City | Toronto, 43964Suburb: Small | 6–12 | High | 388 |
| John E Gregg Elementary School | Record | Edison Local | Bergholz, 43908Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 380 |
| Hills Elementary School | Record | Indian Creek Local | Mingo Junction, 43938Suburb: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 378 |
| Jefferson County | Record | Jefferson County | Bloomingdale, 43910Rural: Fringe | 11–12 | Vocational | 345 |
| East Garfield Elementary School | Record | Steubenville City | Steubenville, 43952City: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 342 |
| Toronto Elementary School | Record | Toronto City | Toronto, 43964Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 340 |
| Wells Academy | Record | Steubenville City | Steubenville, 43952City: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 329 |
| Buckeye South Elementary School | Record | Buckeye Local | Tiltonsville, 43963Suburb: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 319 |
| Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 | Record | Indian Creek Local | Mingo Junction, 43938Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 289 |
| Buckeye North Elementary School | Record | Buckeye Local | Brilliant, 43913Suburb: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 273 |
| Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 | Record | Indian Creek Local | Mingo Junction, 43938Suburb: Small | 5–6 | Middle | 248 |
| Buckeye West Elementary School | Record | Buckeye Local | Adena, 43901Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 217 |
Steubenville High School
Steubenville City
Steubenville, 43952 / City: Small
Indian Creek High School
Indian Creek Local
Wintersville, 43953 / Suburb: Small
Pugliese Elementary West
Steubenville City
Steubenville, 43952 / City: Small
Cross Creek Elementary
Indian Creek Local
Wintersville, 43953 / Suburb: Small
Stanton Elementary School
Edison Local
Hammondsville, 43930 / Rural: Fringe
John E Gregg Elementary School
Edison Local
Bergholz, 43908 / Rural: Distant
Hills Elementary School
Indian Creek Local
Mingo Junction, 43938 / Suburb: Small
Jefferson County
Jefferson County
Bloomingdale, 43910 / Rural: Fringe
East Garfield Elementary School
Steubenville City
Steubenville, 43952 / City: Small
Buckeye South Elementary School
Buckeye Local
Tiltonsville, 43963 / Suburb: Small
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8
Indian Creek Local
Mingo Junction, 43938 / Suburb: Small
Buckeye North Elementary School
Buckeye Local
Brilliant, 43913 / Suburb: Small
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6
Indian Creek Local
Mingo Junction, 43938 / Suburb: Small
Buckeye West Elementary School
Buckeye Local
Adena, 43901 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,035
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Jefferson County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jefferson County, Ohio?
Jefferson County supports 8,695 students across a network of 24 public schools. The infrastructure includes 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools spread through six distinct districts.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform academically?
The county achieves a 90.6% graduation rate, significantly outpacing the national average of 87%. This performance comes despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $7,035, which is roughly half the national average of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Jefferson County, Ohio?
Steubenville City is the largest district, serving 2,769 students across six schools. Other major providers include Indian Creek Local with 1,963 students and Buckeye Local with 1,406 students.
What is the school experience like in Jefferson County?
With 10 suburban and 8 rural schools, the county offers a diverse learning environment and an average school size of 362 students. Harding Middle School is the largest campus with 752 students, while elementary schools like Pugliese West maintain a smaller, neighborhood feel.
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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.