Preble County Schools & Education
Preble County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,989
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#19
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Preble County
Measured School Summary
Preble County performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.5%.
Funding Context
At $7,989 per pupil, Preble County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Preble 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
17 public schools and 6 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
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #19 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
92.5%
4.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,989
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
17
6 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
Preble County has 17 public schools across 6 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 Preble 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
Preble 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
#19
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.
Eaton Community City
Elementary to high school visible
1,862 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Preble Shawnee Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,351 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
National Trail Local
Elementary to high school visible
931 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Twin Valley Community Local
Elementary to high school visible
765 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Eaton Community City 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 Preble County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Preble 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 Preble 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.
High-Achieving Rural Schools in Preble County
Preble County operates 17 public schools across six districts, educating a total of 5,778 students. The system is evenly distributed with six elementary, five middle, and five high schools, plus one specialized facility. It is a streamlined infrastructure designed to serve the county's primarily rural population.
Eaton Community City Dominates Local Education
Eaton Community City is the county's largest district, managing four schools and 1,862 students. Twin Valley Community and Tri-County North serve smaller cohorts, providing localized education for several hundred students each. There are no charter schools in the county, reflecting a strong community reliance on traditional public districts.
A Personalized, Town-and-Country Feel
With 13 of 17 schools situated in rural areas, the educational experience here is defined by open space and smaller campuses. The average school size is just 340 students, with Eaton High School being the largest at 577 students. This smaller scale ensures that teachers and administrators can maintain close connections with their students.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Preble County
Reported Enrollment
5,778
17 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Preble County
Eaton Community City
Preble Shawnee Local
National Trail Local
Twin Valley Community Local
Tri-County North Local
College Corner Local
17 Public Schools in Preble 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 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton High School | Record | Eaton Community City | Eaton, 45320Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 577 |
| Preble Shawnee Elementary School | Record | Preble Shawnee Local | Camden, 45311Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 529 |
| Twin Valley South Elementary School | Record | Twin Valley Community Local | West Alexandria, 45381Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 445 |
| Eaton Middle School | Record | Eaton Community City | Eaton, 45320Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 437 |
| Hollingsworth East Elementary School | Record | Eaton Community City | Eaton, 45320Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 426 |
| Preble Shawnee Middle School | Record | Preble Shawnee Local | Camden, 45311Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 426 |
| William Bruce Elementary School | Record | Eaton Community City | Eaton, 45320Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 422 |
| Preble Shawnee High School High School | Record | Preble Shawnee Local | Camden, 45311Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 396 |
| National Trail Elementary School | Record | National Trail Local | New Paris, 45347Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 349 |
| National Trail Middle School | Record | National Trail Local | New Paris, 45347Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 305 |
| Tri-County North Elementary School | Record | Tri-County North Local | Lewisburg, 45338Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 302 |
| National Trail High School | Record | National Trail Local | New Paris, 45347Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 277 |
| Tri-County North High School | Record | Tri-County North Local | Lewisburg, 45338Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 221 |
| Tri-County North Middle School | Record | Tri-County North Local | Lewisburg, 45338Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 217 |
| Twin Valley South High School | Record | Twin Valley Community Local | West Alexandria, 45381Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 211 |
| College Corner Union Elementary School | Record | College Corner Local | College Corner, 45003Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 129 |
| Twin Valley South Middle School | Record | Twin Valley Community Local | West Alexandria, 45381Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 109 |
Preble Shawnee Elementary School
Preble Shawnee Local
Camden, 45311 / Rural: Distant
Twin Valley South Elementary School
Twin Valley Community Local
West Alexandria, 45381 / Rural: Distant
Hollingsworth East Elementary School
Eaton Community City
Eaton, 45320 / Town: Distant
Preble Shawnee Middle School
Preble Shawnee Local
Camden, 45311 / Rural: Distant
William Bruce Elementary School
Eaton Community City
Eaton, 45320 / Town: Distant
Preble Shawnee High School High School
Preble Shawnee Local
Camden, 45311 / Rural: Distant
National Trail Elementary School
National Trail Local
New Paris, 45347 / Rural: Distant
National Trail Middle School
National Trail Local
New Paris, 45347 / Rural: Distant
Tri-County North Elementary School
Tri-County North Local
Lewisburg, 45338 / Rural: Distant
National Trail High School
National Trail Local
New Paris, 45347 / Rural: Distant
Tri-County North High School
Tri-County North Local
Lewisburg, 45338 / Rural: Distant
Tri-County North Middle School
Tri-County North Local
Lewisburg, 45338 / Rural: Distant
Twin Valley South High School
Twin Valley Community Local
West Alexandria, 45381 / Rural: Distant
College Corner Union Elementary School
College Corner Local
College Corner, 45003 / Rural: Distant
Twin Valley South Middle School
Twin Valley Community Local
West Alexandria, 45381 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,989
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Preble County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Preble County, Ohio?
Preble County operates 17 public schools across six districts, educating a total of 5,778 students. The system is evenly distributed with six elementary, five middle, and five high schools, plus one specialized facility. It is a streamlined infrastructure designed to serve the county's primarily rural population.
What are the major school districts in Preble County, Ohio?
Eaton Community City is the county's largest district, managing four schools and 1,862 students. Twin Valley Community and Tri-County North serve smaller cohorts, providing localized education for several hundred students each. There are no charter schools in the county, reflecting a strong community reliance on traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Preble County?
With 13 of 17 schools situated in rural areas, the educational experience here is defined by open space and smaller campuses. The average school size is just 340 students, with Eaton High School being the largest at 577 students. This smaller scale ensures that teachers and administrators can maintain close connections with their students.
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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.