Noble County Schools & Education
Noble County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,412
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#34
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Noble County
Measured School Summary
Noble County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.7%.
Funding Context
Noble County spends $9,412 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 11% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Noble 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
4 public schools and 2 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #34 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
87.7%
0.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,412
$1,418 above the state average
School coverage
4
2 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
Noble County has 4 public schools across 2 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 Noble 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
Noble 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
#34
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
Noble Local
Elementary and high visible
973 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Caldwell Exempted Village
Elementary and high visible
703 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Caldwell Exempted Village is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Noble County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Noble County district systems?
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 Noble 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 Education with Big Results
Noble County operates just 4 public schools across 2 districts, serving a total of 1,676 students. The system is split evenly with 2 elementary and 2 high schools to cover all grade levels.
Noble Local and Caldwell Exempted
Noble Local is the larger of the two districts with 973 students, while Caldwell Exempted Village serves 703. There are currently no charter schools in the county, focusing all resources on traditional public education.
Personalized Learning in Town and Country
Schools are split between town and rural settings, offering a quintessential small-town Ohio experience. Shenandoah Elementary is the largest school with 712 students, while Caldwell High remains intimate with just 209.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Noble County
Reported Enrollment
1,676
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Noble County
Noble Local
Caldwell Exempted Village
4 Public Schools in Noble 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Elementary School | Record | Noble Local | Sarahsville, 43779Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 712 |
| Caldwell Elementary School | Record | Caldwell Exempted Village | Caldwell, 43724Town: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 494 |
| Shenandoah High School | Record | Noble Local | Sarahsville, 43779Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 261 |
| Caldwell High School | Record | Caldwell Exempted Village | Caldwell, 43724Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 209 |
Shenandoah Elementary School
Noble Local
Sarahsville, 43779 / Rural: Distant
Caldwell Elementary School
Caldwell Exempted Village
Caldwell, 43724 / Town: Distant
Caldwell High School
Caldwell Exempted Village
Caldwell, 43724 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,412
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Noble County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Noble County, Ohio?
Noble County operates just 4 public schools across 2 districts, serving a total of 1,676 students. The system is split evenly with 2 elementary and 2 high schools to cover all grade levels.
What are the major school districts in Noble County, Ohio?
Noble Local is the larger of the two districts with 973 students, while Caldwell Exempted Village serves 703. There are currently no charter schools in the county, focusing all resources on traditional public education.
What is the school experience like in Noble County?
Schools are split between town and rural settings, offering a quintessential small-town Ohio experience. Shenandoah Elementary is the largest school with 712 students, while Caldwell High remains intimate with just 209.
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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.