Monroe County Schools & Education
Monroe County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,634
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#44
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Monroe County
Measured School Summary
Monroe County has midrange measured school signals (score: 54/100) with a graduation rate of 82.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Monroe County spends $11,634 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 0% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 46% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Monroe 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
8 public schools and 1 district 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #44 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
6.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$11,634
$3,640 above the state average
School coverage
8
1 district 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
Monroe County has 8 public schools across 1 district, 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 Monroe 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.
Small-system county
Monroe County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#44
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Switzerland of Ohio Local
Elementary and high visible
1,769 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Switzerland of Ohio Local is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Monroe County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Monroe 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.
Small-Scale Learning in One District
Monroe County operates a very focused school system with just eight public schools serving 1,769 students. All schools in the county fall under the administration of the Switzerland of Ohio Local district.
Switzerland of Ohio Local Dominates
Switzerland of Ohio Local is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all eight campuses. There are zero charter schools, making this district the central pillar for all 1,700+ local students.
Intimate Rural and Town Schools
The county has the smallest average school size on this list at just 221 students per school. Woodsfield Elementary is the largest campus with 395 students, providing a highly personalized and rural learning atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Monroe County
Reported Enrollment
1,769
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Monroe County
Switzerland of Ohio Local
8 Public Schools in Monroe 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsfield Elementary School | Record | Switzerland of Ohio Local | Woodsfield, 43793Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 395 |
| River Elementary School | Record | Switzerland of Ohio Local | Hannibal, 43931Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 332 |
| Monroe Central High School | Record | Switzerland of Ohio Local | Woodsfield, 43793Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 229 |
| Skyvue Elementary School | Record | Switzerland of Ohio Local | Graysville, 45734Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 210 |
| River High School | Record | Switzerland of Ohio Local | Hannibal, 43931Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 171 |
| Beallsville Elementary School | Record | Switzerland of Ohio Local | Beallsville, 43716Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 169 |
| Swiss Hills Career Center | Record | Switzerland of Ohio Local | Woodsfield, 43793Rural: Distant | 10–12 | Vocational | 166 |
| Beallsville High School | Record | Switzerland of Ohio Local | Beallsville, 43716Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 97 |
Woodsfield Elementary School
Switzerland of Ohio Local
Woodsfield, 43793 / Rural: Distant
River Elementary School
Switzerland of Ohio Local
Hannibal, 43931 / Town: Distant
Monroe Central High School
Switzerland of Ohio Local
Woodsfield, 43793 / Rural: Distant
Skyvue Elementary School
Switzerland of Ohio Local
Graysville, 45734 / Rural: Remote
Beallsville Elementary School
Switzerland of Ohio Local
Beallsville, 43716 / Rural: Distant
Swiss Hills Career Center
Switzerland of Ohio Local
Woodsfield, 43793 / Rural: Distant
Beallsville High School
Switzerland of Ohio Local
Beallsville, 43716 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,634
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Monroe County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Monroe County, Ohio?
Monroe County operates a very focused school system with just eight public schools serving 1,769 students. All schools in the county fall under the administration of the Switzerland of Ohio Local district.
What are the major school districts in Monroe County, Ohio?
Switzerland of Ohio Local is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all eight campuses. There are zero charter schools, making this district the central pillar for all 1,700+ local students.
What is the school experience like in Monroe County?
The county has the smallest average school size on this list at just 221 students per school. Woodsfield Elementary is the largest campus with 395 students, providing a highly personalized and rural learning atmosphere.
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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.