Perry County Schools & Education
Perry County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,663
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#22
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Perry County
Measured School Summary
Perry County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.2%.
Funding Context
Perry County spends $8,663 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 24% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Perry 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
16 public schools and 4 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
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #22 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
91.2%
2.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,663
$669 above the state average
School coverage
16
4 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
Perry County has 16 public schools across 4 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 Perry 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
Perry 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
#22
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.
Northern Local
Elementary and high visible
2,226 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
New Lexington School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,691 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Crooksville Exempted Village
Elementary to high school visible
1,078 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Southern Local
Elementary and high visible
611 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Northern Local is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Perry County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Perry 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 Perry 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 Solid Foundation for Perry Students
Perry County operates 16 public schools across 4 districts, serving a total of 5,677 students. The landscape is built on 7 elementary schools and 5 high schools to serve the growing population.
Northern Local Dominates the District Mix
Northern Local is the largest district, educating 2,226 students across five schools. The county maintains a traditional educational structure with no charter schools currently available.
Rural Roots and Mid-Sized Schools
The vast majority of schools—14 out of 16—are located in rural settings. Sheridan High School is the largest in the county with 648 students, yet the average school size remains a modest 355.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Perry County
Reported Enrollment
5,677
16 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Perry County
Northern Local
New Lexington School District
Crooksville Exempted Village
Southern Local
16 Public Schools in Perry 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 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Record | Northern Local | Thornville, 43076Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 648 |
| Sheridan Middle School | Record | Northern Local | Thornville, 43076Rural: Distant | 6–9 | Other | 565 |
| New Lexington High School | Record | New Lexington School District | New Lexington, 43764Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 480 |
| Crooksville Elementary School | Record | Crooksville Exempted Village | Crooksville, 43731Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 459 |
| New Lexington Elementary School | Record | New Lexington School District | New Lexington, 43764Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 430 |
| Junction City Elementary School | Record | New Lexington School District | Junction City, 43748Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 407 |
| Thornville Elementary School | Record | Northern Local | Thornville, 43076Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 388 |
| New Lexington Middle School | Record | New Lexington School District | New Lexington, 43764Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 374 |
| Millcreek Elementary School | Record | Southern Local | Corning, 43730Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 362 |
| Glenford Elementary School | Record | Northern Local | Glenford, 43739Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 336 |
| Crooksville Middle School | Record | Crooksville Exempted Village | Crooksville, 43731Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 324 |
| Crooksville High School | Record | Crooksville Exempted Village | Crooksville, 43731Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 295 |
| Somerset Elementary School | Record | Northern Local | Somerset, 43783Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 289 |
| Miller High School | Record | Southern Local | Corning, 43730Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 249 |
| Franklin Local Community School | Record | Franklin Local | Roseville, 43777Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 43 |
| Franklin Local Preschool - Roseville | Record | Franklin Local | Roseville, 43777Town: Distant | PK | Other | 28 |
New Lexington High School
New Lexington School District
New Lexington, 43764 / Rural: Fringe
Crooksville Elementary School
Crooksville Exempted Village
Crooksville, 43731 / Rural: Fringe
New Lexington Elementary School
New Lexington School District
New Lexington, 43764 / Rural: Fringe
Junction City Elementary School
New Lexington School District
Junction City, 43748 / Rural: Distant
Thornville Elementary School
Northern Local
Thornville, 43076 / Rural: Fringe
New Lexington Middle School
New Lexington School District
New Lexington, 43764 / Rural: Fringe
Millcreek Elementary School
Southern Local
Corning, 43730 / Rural: Distant
Glenford Elementary School
Northern Local
Glenford, 43739 / Rural: Distant
Crooksville Middle School
Crooksville Exempted Village
Crooksville, 43731 / Rural: Fringe
Crooksville High School
Crooksville Exempted Village
Crooksville, 43731 / Rural: Fringe
Somerset Elementary School
Northern Local
Somerset, 43783 / Rural: Distant
Franklin Local Community School
Franklin Local
Roseville, 43777 / Town: Distant
Franklin Local Preschool - Roseville
Franklin Local
Roseville, 43777 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,663
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Perry County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Perry County, Ohio?
Perry County operates 16 public schools across 4 districts, serving a total of 5,677 students. The landscape is built on 7 elementary schools and 5 high schools to serve the growing population.
What are the major school districts in Perry County, Ohio?
Northern Local is the largest district, educating 2,226 students across five schools. The county maintains a traditional educational structure with no charter schools currently available.
What is the school experience like in Perry County?
The vast majority of schools—14 out of 16—are located in rural settings. Sheridan High School is the largest in the county with 648 students, yet the average school size remains a modest 355.
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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.