Muskingum County Schools & Education
Muskingum County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,436
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#63
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Muskingum County
Measured School Summary
Muskingum County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.4%.
Funding Context
At $7,436 per pupil, Muskingum County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Muskingum 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
32 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
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #63 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
88.4%
0.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,436
$558 below the state average
School coverage
32
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
Muskingum County has 32 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.
What Muskingum 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
Muskingum 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
#63
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
Zanesville City
Elementary to high school visible
3,041 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Tri-Valley Local
Elementary to high school visible
2,913 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
East Muskingum Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,946 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Maysville Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,834 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Franklin Local is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Muskingum County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Muskingum 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 Muskingum 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 32 Schools
Muskingum County provides education to 14,265 students through 9 different school districts. The landscape includes 15 elementary schools and 9 high schools, offering broad coverage for the region.
Tri-Valley Leads the Local Districts
Tri-Valley Local is the largest district by enrollment, serving 2,913 students. Charter schools are a present but limited option here, making up 9.4% of the county's 32 schools.
Balanced Rural and Town Education
The county is evenly split between rural and town locales, with 17 and 15 schools respectively. Zane Grey Elementary is the largest individual school, enrolling 941 students in a town setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
32
in Muskingum County
Reported Enrollment
14,265
32 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
3
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Muskingum County
Zanesville City
Tri-Valley Local
East Muskingum Local
Franklin Local
Maysville Local
West Muskingum Local
Foxfire High School
Zanesville Community School
Foxfire Intermediate School
32 Public Schools in Muskingum 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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 32 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Grey Elementary School | Profile | Zanesville City | Zanesville, 43701Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 941 |
| Maysville Elementary School | Record | Maysville Local | Zanesville, 43701Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 807 |
| Tri-Valley High School | Record | Tri-Valley Local | Dresden, 43821Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 807 |
| Zanesville Campus | Record | Mid-East Career and Technology Centers | Zanesville, 43701Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | Vocational | 703 |
| Zanesville High School | Record | Zanesville City | Zanesville, 43701Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 691 |
| Duncan Falls Elementary School | Record | Franklin Local | Duncan Falls, 43734Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 680 |
| West Muskingum Elementary School | Record | West Muskingum Local | Zanesville, 43701Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 677 |
| John McIntire Elementary School | Record | Zanesville City | Zanesville, 43701Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 610 |
| John Glenn High School | Record | East Muskingum Local | New Concord, 43762Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 603 |
| Nashport Elementary School | Record | Tri-Valley Local | Nashport, 43830Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 589 |
| East Muskingum Middle School | Record | East Muskingum Local | New Concord, 43762Rural: Fringe | 4–8 | Middle | 504 |
| West Muskingum Middle School | Record | West Muskingum Local | Zanesville, 43701Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 496 |
| Dresden Elementary School | Record | Tri-Valley Local | Dresden, 43821Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 490 |
| Maysville Middle School | Record | Maysville Local | Zanesville, 43701Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 479 |
| Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School | Record | East Muskingum Local | New Concord, 43762Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 469 |
| Philo High School | Record | Franklin Local | Duncan Falls, 43734Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 466 |
| Zanesville Middle School | Record | Zanesville City | Zanesville, 43701Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 464 |
| Tri-Valley Middle School | Record | Tri-Valley Local | Dresden, 43821Rural: Distant | 6–9 | Middle | 453 |
| Maysville High School | Record | Maysville Local | Zanesville, 43701Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 444 |
| Philo Junior High School | Record | Franklin Local | Philo, 43771Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 397 |
Zane Grey Elementary School
Zanesville City
Zanesville, 43701 / Town: Distant
Maysville Elementary School
Maysville Local
Zanesville, 43701 / Town: Distant
Zanesville Campus
Mid-East Career and Technology Centers
Zanesville, 43701 / Rural: Fringe
Duncan Falls Elementary School
Franklin Local
Duncan Falls, 43734 / Rural: Distant
West Muskingum Elementary School
West Muskingum Local
Zanesville, 43701 / Rural: Fringe
John McIntire Elementary School
Zanesville City
Zanesville, 43701 / Town: Distant
John Glenn High School
East Muskingum Local
New Concord, 43762 / Rural: Fringe
Nashport Elementary School
Tri-Valley Local
Nashport, 43830 / Town: Distant
East Muskingum Middle School
East Muskingum Local
New Concord, 43762 / Rural: Fringe
West Muskingum Middle School
West Muskingum Local
Zanesville, 43701 / Rural: Fringe
Dresden Elementary School
Tri-Valley Local
Dresden, 43821 / Rural: Distant
Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School
East Muskingum Local
New Concord, 43762 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,436
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Muskingum County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Muskingum County, Ohio?
Muskingum County provides education to 14,265 students through 9 different school districts. The landscape includes 15 elementary schools and 9 high schools, offering broad coverage for the region.
What are the major school districts in Muskingum County, Ohio?
Tri-Valley Local is the largest district by enrollment, serving 2,913 students. Charter schools are a present but limited option here, making up 9.4% of the county's 32 schools.
What is the school experience like in Muskingum County?
The county is evenly split between rural and town locales, with 17 and 15 schools respectively. Zane Grey Elementary is the largest individual school, enrolling 941 students in a town setting.
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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.