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Miami County Schools & Education

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,809

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,994

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#24

of 88 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Miami County

Measured School Summary

Miami County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.5%.

Funding Context

At $7,809 per pupil, Miami County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 22% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Miami 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

36 public schools and 9 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

66/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #24 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.

Completion

92.5%

4.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,809

$185 below the state average

School coverage

36

9 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

Miami County has 36 public schools across 9 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.

Parent decision brief

What Miami 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

Miami 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

#24

of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.

Troy City

Elementary to high school visible

4,072 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 1Other 1

10 listed schools in this county slice.

Piqua City

Elementary to high school visible

3,154 students

Elementary 2Middle 2High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Tipp City Exempted Village

Elementary to high school visible

2,379 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 1

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Bethel Local

Elementary to high school visible

1,868 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Troy City is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Miami County?

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

Vast Enrollment Across Nine Districts

Miami County manages 36 public schools that serve a total of 16,530 students. This established system is spread across nine districts and includes 16 elementary schools to support early childhood education.

Troy and Piqua Anchor the County

Troy City is the largest district with 4,072 students, while Piqua City follows with 3,154 students. Like many of its neighbors, Miami County focuses exclusively on traditional public districts with no charter schools present.

A Balanced Mix of School Locales

Students attend a mix of 16 rural, 14 suburban, and 6 town schools, with an average enrollment of 486. Troy High School is the largest individual school, providing a comprehensive high school experience for 1,183 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

36

in Miami County

Reported Enrollment

16,530

36 schools reporting

School Districts

9

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary16
Middle9
High9
Other2

9 School Districts in Miami County

Troy City

Guide
10 schools
4,072 students
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Piqua City

5 schools
3,154 students

Tipp City Exempted Village

6 schools
2,379 students

Bethel Local

3 schools
1,868 students

Miami East Local

3 schools
1,413 students

Milton-Union Exempted Village

3 schools
1,341 students

Upper Valley Career Center

1 school
910 students

Covington Exempted Village

3 schools
752 students

Newton Local

2 schools
641 students

36 Public Schools in Miami County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 36 matching schools

Troy High School

Troy City

Troy, 45373 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,183 students

Bethel Elementary School

Bethel Local

Tipp City, 45371 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary930 students

Upper Valley Career Center

Upper Valley Career Center

Piqua, 45356 / Town: Fringe

Record7–12Vocational910 students

Piqua High School

Piqua City

Piqua, 45356 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High876 students

Tippecanoe High School

Tipp City Exempted Village

Tipp City, 45371 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High752 students

Piqua Central Intermediate School

Piqua City

Piqua, 45356 / Town: Fringe

Record4–6Middle741 students

Troy Junior High School

Troy City

Troy, 45373 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle663 students

Miami East Elementary

Miami East Local

Casstown, 45312 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary630 students

Concord Elementary School

Troy City

Troy, 45373 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary614 students

Milton-Union Elementary School

Milton-Union Exempted Village

West Milton, 45383 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary609 students

Tippecanoe Middle School

Tipp City Exempted Village

Tipp City, 45371 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle580 students

Piqua Junior High School

Piqua City

Piqua, 45356 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle526 students

Washington Primary Elementary School

Piqua City

Piqua, 45356 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–3Primary519 students

Springcreek Primary Elementary School

Piqua City

Piqua, 45356 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–3Primary492 students

Bethel Middle School

Bethel Local

Tipp City, 45371 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle483 students

Miami East High School

Miami East Local

Casstown, 45312 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High478 students

Bethel High School

Bethel Local

Tipp City, 45371 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High455 students

Covington Elementary School

Covington Exempted Village

Covington, 45318 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary413 students

Milton-Union High School

Milton-Union Exempted Village

West Milton, 45383 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High383 students

L. T. Ball Intermediate School

Tipp City Exempted Village

Tipp City, 45371 / Suburb: Large

Record4–5Primary361 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,809

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 Miami County?
Miami County has a school score of 66/100, 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 Miami County?
The high school graduation rate in Miami County is 92.5%, 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 Miami County spend per student?
Miami County spends $7,809 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 Miami County, Ohio — FAQ

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

Miami County manages 36 public schools that serve a total of 16,530 students. This established system is spread across nine districts and includes 16 elementary schools to support early childhood education.

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

Troy City is the largest district with 4,072 students, while Piqua City follows with 3,154 students. Like many of its neighbors, Miami County focuses exclusively on traditional public districts with no charter schools present.

What is the school experience like in Miami County?

Students attend a mix of 16 rural, 14 suburban, and 6 town schools, with an average enrollment of 486. Troy High School is the largest individual school, providing a comprehensive high school experience for 1,183 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.