Mercer County Schools & Education
Mercer County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,972
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#17
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mercer County
Measured School Summary
Mercer County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.9%.
Funding Context
At $7,972 per pupil, Mercer County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 27% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mercer 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
22 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
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #17 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
92.9%
4.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,972
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
22
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
Mercer County has 22 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 Mercer 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
Mercer 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
#17
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.
Celina City
Elementary to high school visible
2,931 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Coldwater Exempted Village
Elementary to high school visible
1,410 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
St Henry Consolidated Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,020 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Fort Recovery Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,005 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Celina City 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 Mercer County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Comprehensive Network of 22 Schools
Mercer County's education system supports 8,279 students through 22 public schools across six districts. The infrastructure is well-distributed, featuring seven elementary, six middle, and seven high schools.
Celina City Leads the Region
Celina City is the largest district by a wide margin, operating eight schools for 2,931 students. Traditional public schooling is the standard here, as the county currently hosts zero charter schools.
Rural Character with Mid-Sized Schools
Most schools are rural or located in small towns, with an average enrollment of 376 students. Celina High School is the largest individual school with 784 students, while many elementary schools serve between 500 and 600 children.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Mercer County
Reported Enrollment
8,279
22 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Mercer County
Celina City
Coldwater Exempted Village
St Henry Consolidated Local
Fort Recovery Local
Parkway Local
Marion Local
22 Public Schools in Mercer 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 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celina High School | Record | Celina City | Celina, 45822Town: Distant | 8–12 | High | 784 |
| Marion Local Elementary School | Record | Marion Local | Maria Stein, 45860Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 661 |
| Coldwater Elementary School | Record | Coldwater Exempted Village | Coldwater, 45828Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 610 |
| Celina Primary School | Record | Celina City | Celina, 45822Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 535 |
| Fort Recovery Elementary School | Record | Fort Recovery Local | Fort Recovery, 45846Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 508 |
| St Henry Elementary School | Record | St Henry Consolidated Local | Saint Henry, 45883Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 439 |
| Celina Middle School | Record | Celina City | Celina, 45822Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 416 |
| Coldwater High School | Record | Coldwater Exempted Village | Coldwater, 45828Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 410 |
| Parkway Elementary School | Record | Parkway Local | Rockford, 45882Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 398 |
| Tri Star Career Compact | Record | Celina City | Celina, 45822Rural: Fringe | 11–12 | Vocational | 397 |
| Coldwater Middle School | Record | Coldwater Exempted Village | Coldwater, 45828Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 390 |
| Celina Elementary School | Record | Celina City | Celina, 45822Town: Distant | 3–4 | Primary | 356 |
| Celina Intermediate Elementary School | Record | Celina City | Celina, 45822Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 344 |
| Fort Recovery High School | Record | Fort Recovery Local | Fort Recovery, 45846Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 311 |
| St Henry High School | Record | St Henry Consolidated Local | Saint Henry, 45883Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 308 |
| Parkway Middle School | Record | Parkway Local | Rockford, 45882Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 293 |
| Parkway High School | Record | Parkway Local | Rockford, 45882Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 286 |
| Marion Local High School | Record | Marion Local | Maria Stein, 45860Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 275 |
| St Henry Middle School | Record | St Henry Consolidated Local | Saint Henry, 45883Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 273 |
| Fort Recovery Middle School | Record | Fort Recovery Local | Fort Recovery, 45846Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 186 |
Marion Local Elementary School
Marion Local
Maria Stein, 45860 / Rural: Distant
Coldwater Elementary School
Coldwater Exempted Village
Coldwater, 45828 / Town: Distant
Fort Recovery Elementary School
Fort Recovery Local
Fort Recovery, 45846 / Rural: Distant
St Henry Elementary School
St Henry Consolidated Local
Saint Henry, 45883 / Rural: Distant
Coldwater High School
Coldwater Exempted Village
Coldwater, 45828 / Town: Distant
Coldwater Middle School
Coldwater Exempted Village
Coldwater, 45828 / Town: Distant
Celina Intermediate Elementary School
Celina City
Celina, 45822 / Town: Distant
Fort Recovery High School
Fort Recovery Local
Fort Recovery, 45846 / Rural: Distant
St Henry High School
St Henry Consolidated Local
Saint Henry, 45883 / Rural: Distant
St Henry Middle School
St Henry Consolidated Local
Saint Henry, 45883 / Rural: Distant
Fort Recovery Middle School
Fort Recovery Local
Fort Recovery, 45846 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,972
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Mercer County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mercer County, Ohio?
Mercer County's education system supports 8,279 students through 22 public schools across six districts. The infrastructure is well-distributed, featuring seven elementary, six middle, and seven high schools.
What are the major school districts in Mercer County, Ohio?
Celina City is the largest district by a wide margin, operating eight schools for 2,931 students. Traditional public schooling is the standard here, as the county currently hosts zero charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Mercer County?
Most schools are rural or located in small towns, with an average enrollment of 376 students. Celina High School is the largest individual school with 784 students, while many elementary schools serve between 500 and 600 children.
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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.