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Monroe County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 4Middle 0High 4Other 0

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

Elementary4
Middle0
High4
Other0

1 School District in Monroe County

Switzerland of Ohio Local

9 schools
1,946 students enrolled

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 data

Level

Showing 8 of 8 matching schools

Woodsfield Elementary School

Switzerland of Ohio Local

Woodsfield, 43793 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary395 students

River Elementary School

Switzerland of Ohio Local

Hannibal, 43931 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary332 students

Monroe Central High School

Switzerland of Ohio Local

Woodsfield, 43793 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High229 students

Skyvue Elementary School

Switzerland of Ohio Local

Graysville, 45734 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary210 students

River High School

Switzerland of Ohio Local

Hannibal, 43931 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High171 students

Beallsville Elementary School

Switzerland of Ohio Local

Beallsville, 43716 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary169 students

Swiss Hills Career Center

Switzerland of Ohio Local

Woodsfield, 43793 / Rural: Distant

Record10–12Vocational166 students

Beallsville High School

Switzerland of Ohio Local

Beallsville, 43716 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High97 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$11,634

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 Monroe County?
Monroe County has a school score of 54/100, 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 Monroe County?
The high school graduation rate in Monroe County is 82.0%, which is below 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 Monroe County spend per student?
Monroe County spends $11,634 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 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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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.