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

No. Use the Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County?

Start with the 63 listed public schools and 12 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Lake County Schools & Education

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

Lake County, Ohio

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

School Score

59/100

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

$7,753

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,994

School Score

59/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#36

of 88 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lake County

Measured School Summary

Lake County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.3%.

Funding Context

At $7,753 per pupil, Lake County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 10% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Lake 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

63 public schools and 12 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

59/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #36 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.

Completion

91.3%

3.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,753

$241 below the state average

School coverage

12 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

Lake County has 63 public schools across 12 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 Lake 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

Lake 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

#36

of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.

Mentor Exempted Village

Elementary to high school visible

7,267 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 1Other 3

13 listed schools in this county slice.

Willoughby-Eastlake City

Elementary to high school visible

7,196 students

Elementary 5Middle 4High 3Other 2

14 listed schools in this county slice.

Riverside Local

Elementary to high school visible

4,256 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 2

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Madison Local

Elementary to high school visible

2,809 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 2

6 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Willoughby-Eastlake City is the largest listed district slice, with 14 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 Lake County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lake 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 Lake 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.

Extensive Infrastructure Along the Lake

Lake County operates a robust system of 63 public schools across 12 districts, serving nearly 29,000 students. The landscape features 26 elementary schools and 13 high schools to accommodate a large suburban population.

Large Districts Define the Region

Mentor Exempted Village and Willoughby-Eastlake City are the educational powerhouses, each serving over 7,100 students. These districts offer extensive resources, including 27 schools between them and a single charter school option.

Suburban Excellence and Large Campuses

A staggering 59 of the county's 63 schools are in suburban locales, creating a consistent educational environment. Mentor High School is the county's largest, enrolling 2,405 students, while the average school size stays near 467.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Lake County

Reported Enrollment

28,967

63 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

2% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary26

Middle12

High13

Other12

12 School Districts in Lake County

Mentor Exempted Village

Willoughby-Eastlake City

Riverside Local

Madison Local

6 schools

2,809 students

Painesville City Local

7 schools

2,650 students

Perry Local

4 schools

1,504 students

Wickliffe City

3 schools

1,337 students

Kirtland Local

3 schools

1,120 students

Fairport Harbor Exempted Village

2 schools

618 students

iSTEM Geauga Early College High School

1 school

172 students

63 Public Schools in Lake County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 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 Lake County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Mentor High School	Profile	Mentor Exempted Village	Mentor, 44060Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,405
Riverside Jr/Sr High School	Profile	Riverside Local	Painesville, 44077Suburb: Large	8–12	High	1,699
North High School	Profile	Willoughby-Eastlake City	Eastlake, 44095Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,216
South High School	Profile	Willoughby-Eastlake City	Willoughby, 44094Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,093
Memorial Middle School	Record	Mentor Exempted Village	Mentor, 44060Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	897
Madison High School	Record	Madison Local	Madison, 44057Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	860
Harvey High School	Record	Painesville City Local	Painesville, 44077Suburb: Large	9–12	High	832
Shore Middle School	Record	Mentor Exempted Village	Mentor, 44060Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	728
Ridge Elementary School	Record	Mentor Exempted Village	Mentor, 44060Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	704
Royalview Elementary School	Record	Willoughby-Eastlake City	Willowick, 44095Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	703
Henry F Lamuth Middle School	Record	Riverside Local	Painesville, 44077Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	628
Madison Middle School	Record	Madison Local	Madison, 44057Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	609
Riverview Elementary School	Record	Riverside Local	Painesville, 44077Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	598
North Elementary School	Record	Madison Local	Madison, 44057Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	586
South Elementary School	Record	Madison Local	Madison, 44057Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	564
Heritage Middle School	Record	Painesville City Local	Painesville, 44077Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	560
Grant Elementary School	Record	Willoughby-Eastlake City	Willoughby, 44094Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	550
Perry Elementary School	Record	Perry Local	Perry, 44081Suburb: Large	PK–4	Primary	549
Willoughby Middle School	Record	Willoughby-Eastlake City	Willoughby, 44094Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	548
Parkside Elementary School	Record	Riverside Local	Concord Twp, 44077Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	544

Mentor High School

Mentor Exempted Village

Mentor, 44060 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,405 students

Riverside Jr/Sr High School

Riverside Local

Painesville, 44077 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High1,699 students

North High School

Willoughby-Eastlake City

Eastlake, 44095 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,216 students

South High School

Willoughby-Eastlake City

Willoughby, 44094 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,093 students

Memorial Middle School

Mentor Exempted Village

Mentor, 44060 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle897 students

Madison High School

Madison Local

Madison, 44057 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High860 students

Harvey High School

Painesville City Local

Painesville, 44077 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High832 students

Shore Middle School

Mentor Exempted Village

Mentor, 44060 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle728 students

Ridge Elementary School

Mentor Exempted Village

Mentor, 44060 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary704 students

Royalview Elementary School

Willoughby-Eastlake City

Willowick, 44095 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary703 students

Henry F Lamuth Middle School

Riverside Local

Painesville, 44077 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle628 students

Madison Middle School

Madison Local

Madison, 44057 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle609 students

Riverview Elementary School

Riverside Local

Painesville, 44077 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary598 students

North Elementary School

Madison Local

Madison, 44057 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary586 students

South Elementary School

Madison Local

Madison, 44057 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary564 students

Heritage Middle School

Painesville City Local

Painesville, 44077 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle560 students

Grant Elementary School

Willoughby-Eastlake City

Willoughby, 44094 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary550 students

Perry Elementary School

Perry Local

Perry, 44081 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–4Primary549 students

Willoughby Middle School

Willoughby-Eastlake City

Willoughby, 44094 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle548 students

Parkside Elementary School

Riverside Local

Concord Twp, 44077 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary544 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,753

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 Lake County?

Lake County has a school score of 59/100, 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 Lake County?

The high school graduation rate in Lake County is 91.3%, 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 Lake County spend per student?

Lake County spends $7,753 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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