Pike County Schools & Education
Pike County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,159
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#30
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pike County
Measured School Summary
Pike County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.1%.
Funding Context
Pike County spends $9,159 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 16% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pike 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
14 public schools and 5 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
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #30 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
89.1%
0.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,159
$1,165 above the state average
School coverage
14
5 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
Pike County has 14 public schools across 5 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 Pike 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
Pike 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
#30
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
Waverly City
Elementary to high school visible
1,694 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Scioto Valley Local
Elementary and high visible
1,180 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Eastern Local School District
Elementary to high school visible
721 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Western Local
Elementary to high school visible
685 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Eastern Local School District 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 Pike County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pike 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 Pike 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.
Compact Learning Networks in Pike County
Pike County manages a focused education system of 14 public schools serving 4,723 total students across five districts. The landscape consists of six elementary, three middle, and five high schools tailored to the county's smaller population. This structure allows for a high degree of community connection within the local school system.
Waverly City and Scioto Valley Anchors
Waverly City is the largest district, educating 1,694 students across its four schools. Scioto Valley Local also plays a major role, hosting the county's largest individual school, Piketon Jr/Sr High, with 672 students. Like many neighbors, the county relies exclusively on traditional public districts rather than charter school options.
Intimate Schools in a Rural Setting
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of only 337 students, well below many suburban averages. Ten of the 14 schools are located in rural areas, while the remaining four serve town centers. This small-scale environment is exemplified by schools like Waverly Primary, which serves just 432 students in a tight-knit setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Pike County
Reported Enrollment
4,723
14 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Pike County
Waverly City
Scioto Valley Local
Eastern Local School District
Western Local
Pike County Area
14 Public Schools in Pike 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piketon Jr/Sr High School | Record | Scioto Valley Local | Piketon, 45661Town: Distant | 5–12 | High | 672 |
| Jasper Elementary School | Record | Scioto Valley Local | Piketon, 45661Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 508 |
| Waverly High School | Record | Waverly City | Waverly, 45690Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 483 |
| Vern Riffe Career Technology C | Record | Pike County Area | Piketon, 45661Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | Vocational | 443 |
| Waverly Primary School | Record | Waverly City | Waverly, 45690Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 432 |
| Waverly Junior High School | Record | Waverly City | Waverly, 45690Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 414 |
| Waverly Intermediate School | Record | Waverly City | Waverly, 45690Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 365 |
| Western High School | Record | Western Local | Latham, 45646Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 286 |
| Western Primary | Record | Western Local | Latham, 45646Rural: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 238 |
| Eastern Intermediate Elementary School | Record | Eastern Local School District | Beaver, 45613Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 195 |
| Eastern Primary Elementary School | Record | Eastern Local School District | Beaver, 45613Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 187 |
| Eastern Middle School | Record | Eastern Local School District | Beaver, 45613Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 181 |
| Western Elementary School | Record | Western Local | Latham, 45646Rural: Remote | 4–6 | Middle | 161 |
| Eastern High School | Record | Eastern Local School District | Beaver, 45613Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 158 |
Piketon Jr/Sr High School
Scioto Valley Local
Piketon, 45661 / Town: Distant
Jasper Elementary School
Scioto Valley Local
Piketon, 45661 / Rural: Fringe
Vern Riffe Career Technology C
Pike County Area
Piketon, 45661 / Rural: Fringe
Eastern Intermediate Elementary School
Eastern Local School District
Beaver, 45613 / Rural: Distant
Eastern Primary Elementary School
Eastern Local School District
Beaver, 45613 / Rural: Distant
Eastern Middle School
Eastern Local School District
Beaver, 45613 / Rural: Distant
Eastern High School
Eastern Local School District
Beaver, 45613 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,159
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Pike County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pike County, Ohio?
Pike County manages a focused education system of 14 public schools serving 4,723 total students across five districts. The landscape consists of six elementary, three middle, and five high schools tailored to the county's smaller population. This structure allows for a high degree of community connection within the local school system.
What are the major school districts in Pike County, Ohio?
Waverly City is the largest district, educating 1,694 students across its four schools. Scioto Valley Local also plays a major role, hosting the county's largest individual school, Piketon Jr/Sr High, with 672 students. Like many neighbors, the county relies exclusively on traditional public districts rather than charter school options.
What is the school experience like in Pike County?
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of only 337 students, well below many suburban averages. Ten of the 14 schools are located in rural areas, while the remaining four serve town centers. This small-scale environment is exemplified by schools like Waverly Primary, which serves just 432 students in a tight-knit 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.