Mahoning County Schools & Education
Mahoning County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,108
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#46
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mahoning County
Measured School Summary
Mahoning County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.1%.
Funding Context
Mahoning County spends $8,108 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 3% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mahoning 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
77 public schools and 27 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #46 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
88.1%
0.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,108
$114 above the state average
School coverage
77
27 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
Mahoning County has 77 public schools across 27 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 Mahoning 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.
Choice-program county
Mahoning County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.
State position
#46
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
Youngstown City
Elementary to high school visible
4,639 students
17 listed schools in this county slice.
Austintown Local Schools
Elementary to high school visible
4,105 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Boardman Local
Elementary to high school visible
3,726 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Canfield Local
Elementary to high school visible
2,494 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Youngstown City is the largest listed district slice, with 17 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 Mahoning County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mahoning 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 Mahoning 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.
Large Infrastructure Spanning 27 Districts
Mahoning County features a robust education system with 77 total public schools and a massive enrollment of 28,903 students. This network is managed by 27 different school districts, offering a wide variety of educational pathways.
Meeting State Benchmarks in Performance
The county's graduation rate of 88.1% sits just below the state average but remains higher than the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure of $8,108 exceeds the state average of $7,994, reflecting a commitment to student funding.
Youngstown and Boardman Drive Enrollment
Youngstown City is the largest district with 17 schools and 4,639 students, while Boardman Local serves 3,726 students. Charter schools are a significant presence here, making up over 14% of the county's total school options.
Suburban and City School Diversity
Educational settings are diverse, with 32 suburban and 26 city schools across the county. Fitch High School in the Austintown Local district is the largest individual school, serving 1,228 students in a suburban environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
77
in Mahoning County
Reported Enrollment
28,903
77 schools reporting
School Districts
27
districts
Charter Schools
11
14% of total
School Level Breakdown
27 School Districts in Mahoning County
Youngstown City
GuideAustintown Local Schools
GuideBoardman Local
GuideCanfield Local
West Branch Local
Poland Local
Struthers City
South Range Local
Campbell City
Springfield Local
77 Public Schools in Mahoning 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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 77 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch High School | Profile | Austintown Local Schools | Youngstown, 44515Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,228 |
| Boardman High School | Profile | Boardman Local | Youngstown, 44512Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,166 |
| Austintown Middle School | Profile | Austintown Local Schools | Youngstown, 44515Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 984 |
| Austintown Elementary School | Profile | Austintown Local Schools | Youngstown, 44515Suburb: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 976 |
| Austintown Intermediate School | Record | Austintown Local Schools | Youngstown, 44515Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 917 |
| Boardman Center Intermediate School | Record | Boardman Local | Youngstown, 44512Suburb: Large | 4–6 | Middle | 819 |
| Poland Seminary High School | Record | Poland Local | Poland, 44514Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 806 |
| Canfield High School | Record | Canfield Local | Canfield, 44406Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 782 |
| Canfield Village Middle School | Record | Canfield Local | Canfield, 44406Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 765 |
| Mahoning Career & Technical | Record | Mahoning Co Career & Tech Ctr | Canfield, 44406Suburb: Large | 8–12 | Vocational | 692 |
| Struthers Elementary School | Record | Struthers City | Struthers, 44471Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 654 |
| Campbell Elementary School | Record | Campbell City | Campbell, 44405Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 625 |
| West Branch High School | Record | West Branch Local | Beloit, 44609Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 621 |
| Boardman Glenwood Junior High | Record | Boardman Local | Youngstown, 44512Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 592 |
| Chaney High | Record | Youngstown City | Youngstown, 44509City: Small | 9–12 | High | 573 |
| East High School | Record | Youngstown City | Youngstown, 44505City: Small | 9–12 | High | 571 |
| Struthers Middle School | Record | Struthers City | Struthers, 44471Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 545 |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Record | Poland Local | Poland, 44514Suburb: Large | KG–3 | Primary | 535 |
| Hilltop Elementary School | Record | Canfield Local | Canfield, 44406Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 481 |
| Stambaugh Charter Academy | Record | Stambaugh Charter Academy | Youngstown, 44509City: Small | KG–8 | Charter | 479 |
Fitch High School
Austintown Local Schools
Youngstown, 44515 / Suburb: Large
Boardman High School
Boardman Local
Youngstown, 44512 / Suburb: Large
Austintown Middle School
Austintown Local Schools
Youngstown, 44515 / Suburb: Large
Austintown Elementary School
Austintown Local Schools
Youngstown, 44515 / Suburb: Large
Austintown Intermediate School
Austintown Local Schools
Youngstown, 44515 / Suburb: Large
Boardman Center Intermediate School
Boardman Local
Youngstown, 44512 / Suburb: Large
Canfield Village Middle School
Canfield Local
Canfield, 44406 / Suburb: Large
Mahoning Career & Technical
Mahoning Co Career & Tech Ctr
Canfield, 44406 / Suburb: Large
Struthers Elementary School
Struthers City
Struthers, 44471 / Suburb: Large
Boardman Glenwood Junior High
Boardman Local
Youngstown, 44512 / Suburb: Large
Stambaugh Charter Academy
Stambaugh Charter Academy
Youngstown, 44509 / City: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,108
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Mahoning County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mahoning County, Ohio?
Mahoning County features a robust education system with 77 total public schools and a massive enrollment of 28,903 students. This network is managed by 27 different school districts, offering a wide variety of educational pathways.
How do schools in Mahoning County perform academically?
The county's graduation rate of 88.1% sits just below the state average but remains higher than the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure of $8,108 exceeds the state average of $7,994, reflecting a commitment to student funding.
What are the major school districts in Mahoning County, Ohio?
Youngstown City is the largest district with 17 schools and 4,639 students, while Boardman Local serves 3,726 students. Charter schools are a significant presence here, making up over 14% of the county's total school options.
What is the school experience like in Mahoning County?
Educational settings are diverse, with 32 suburban and 26 city schools across the county. Fitch High School in the Austintown Local district is the largest individual school, serving 1,228 students in a suburban environment.
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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.