Paulding County Schools & Education
Paulding County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,561
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#2
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Paulding County
Measured School Summary
Paulding County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 78/100 and a graduation rate of 94.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Paulding County spends $8,561 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 44% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Paulding 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
10 public schools and 3 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
78/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #2 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
94.3%
6.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,561
$567 above the state average
School coverage
10
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Paulding County has 10 public schools across 3 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 Paulding 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.
Higher-signal county
Paulding County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#2
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 24 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.
Paulding Exempted Village
Elementary to high school visible
1,348 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Wayne Trace Local
Elementary and high visible
890 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Antwerp Local
Elementary to high school visible
672 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Paulding Exempted Village is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Paulding County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Paulding County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Paulding 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.
Efficient Education in Northwest Ohio
Paulding County serves 2,910 students through 10 schools organized into 3 districts. The county features 5 elementary schools, ensuring a strong foundation for its youngest learners.
Paulding Exempted Village Takes the Lead
The Paulding Exempted Village district is the county's largest, enrolling 1,348 students across four schools. Traditional public education is the standard here, with no charter schools in operation.
Small Schools in a Rural Landscape
With 7 of the 10 schools in rural areas, students enjoy a quiet, focused environment. Schools are intimate, averaging just 291 students, with Paulding Elementary being the largest at 434.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Paulding County
Reported Enrollment
2,910
10 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Paulding County
Paulding Exempted Village
Wayne Trace Local
Antwerp Local
10 Public Schools in Paulding 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulding Elementary School | Record | Paulding Exempted Village | Paulding, 45879Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 434 |
| Wayne Trace High School | Record | Wayne Trace Local | Haviland, 45851Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 431 |
| Antwerp Local Elementary School | Record | Antwerp Local | Antwerp, 45813Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 348 |
| Paulding High School | Record | Paulding Exempted Village | Paulding, 45879Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 348 |
| Oakwood Elementary School | Record | Paulding Exempted Village | Oakwood, 45873Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 297 |
| Paulding Middle School | Record | Paulding Exempted Village | Paulding, 45879Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 269 |
| Payne Elementary School | Record | Wayne Trace Local | Payne, 45880Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 234 |
| Grover Hill Elementary School | Record | Wayne Trace Local | Grover Hill, 45849Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 225 |
| Antwerp Local High School | Record | Antwerp Local | Antwerp, 45813Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 169 |
| Antwerp Local Middle School | Record | Antwerp Local | Antwerp, 45813Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 155 |
Paulding Elementary School
Paulding Exempted Village
Paulding, 45879 / Town: Distant
Antwerp Local Elementary School
Antwerp Local
Antwerp, 45813 / Rural: Distant
Paulding High School
Paulding Exempted Village
Paulding, 45879 / Town: Distant
Oakwood Elementary School
Paulding Exempted Village
Oakwood, 45873 / Rural: Distant
Paulding Middle School
Paulding Exempted Village
Paulding, 45879 / Town: Distant
Grover Hill Elementary School
Wayne Trace Local
Grover Hill, 45849 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,561
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Paulding County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Paulding County, Ohio?
Paulding County serves 2,910 students through 10 schools organized into 3 districts. The county features 5 elementary schools, ensuring a strong foundation for its youngest learners.
What are the major school districts in Paulding County, Ohio?
The Paulding Exempted Village district is the county's largest, enrolling 1,348 students across four schools. Traditional public education is the standard here, with no charter schools in operation.
What is the school experience like in Paulding County?
With 7 of the 10 schools in rural areas, students enjoy a quiet, focused environment. Schools are intimate, averaging just 291 students, with Paulding Elementary being the largest at 434.
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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.