Ross County Schools & Education
Ross County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,089
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#71
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ross County
Measured School Summary
Ross County has midrange measured school signals (score: 44/100) with a graduation rate of 84.6%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Ross County spends $8,089 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 19% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ross 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
25 public schools and 9 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #71 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
84.6%
3.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,089
$95 above the state average
School coverage
25
9 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
Ross County has 25 public schools across 9 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 Ross 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
Ross 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
#71
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points below 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.
Chillicothe City
Elementary to high school visible
2,741 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Union-Scioto Local
Elementary to high school visible
2,142 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Zane Trace Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,282 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Adena Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,186 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Chillicothe City 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 Ross County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ross 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 Ross 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.
Broad Educational Access in Ross County
Ross County manages 25 public schools that serve a total of 10,988 students across nine districts. The county features a balanced mix of nine elementary, seven middle, and seven high schools, along with two specialized centers. This infrastructure provides comprehensive coverage for both the town of Chillicothe and the surrounding rural areas.
Chillicothe City and Union-Scioto Anchors
Chillicothe City is the county's primary district, serving 2,741 students across five campuses. Union-Scioto Local also plays a major role, hosting the county's largest campus, Unioto Elementary, which serves 1,020 students. There are no charter schools in Ross County, with all students enrolled in the traditional district system.
Town Centers Meet Rural School Districts
The county’s schools are split between 17 rural locations and 8 town settings, reflecting the local geography. While the average school size is 440 students, large facilities like Chillicothe High School offer a more traditional, large-scale high school experience. This mix allows families to choose between centralized town schools and more remote rural options.
School Overview
Total Schools
25
in Ross County
Reported Enrollment
10,988
25 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Ross County
Chillicothe City
Union-Scioto Local
Greenfield Exempted Village
Zane Trace Local
Adena Local
Huntington Local
Southeastern Local
Paint Valley Local
Pickaway-Ross County JVSD
25 Public Schools in Ross County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 25 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unioto Elementary | Profile | Union-Scioto Local | Chillicothe, 45601Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 1,020 |
| Chillicothe High School | Record | Chillicothe City | Chillicothe, 45601Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 885 |
| Chillicothe Intermediate School | Record | Chillicothe City | Chillicothe, 45601Town: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 768 |
| Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center | Record | Pickaway-Ross County JVSD | Chillicothe, 45601Rural: Distant | 1–12 | Vocational | 687 |
| Unioto High School | Record | Union-Scioto Local | Chillicothe, 45601Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 628 |
| Chillicothe Primary School | Record | Chillicothe City | Chillicothe, 45601Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 570 |
| Unioto Middle School | Record | Union-Scioto Local | Chillicothe, 45601Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 494 |
| Adena Elementary School | Record | Adena Local | Frankfort, 45628Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 491 |
| Zane Trace Elementary School | Record | Zane Trace Local | Chillicothe, 45601Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 469 |
| Zane Trace High School | Record | Zane Trace Local | Chillicothe, 45601Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 411 |
| Huntington Elementary School | Record | Huntington Local | Chillicothe, 45601Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 407 |
| Zane Trace Middle School | Record | Zane Trace Local | Chillicothe, 45601Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 402 |
| Chillicothe Middle School | Record | Chillicothe City | Chillicothe, 45601Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 395 |
| Paint Valley Elementary | Record | Paint Valley Local | Bainbridge, 45612Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 392 |
| Adena Middle School | Record | Adena Local | Frankfort, 45628Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 379 |
| Southeastern Elementary School | Record | Southeastern Local | Chillicothe, 45601Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 363 |
| Huntington Middle School | Record | Huntington Local | Chillicothe, 45601Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 359 |
| Adena High School | Record | Adena Local | Frankfort, 45628Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 316 |
| Southeastern Middle School | Record | Southeastern Local | Chillicothe, 45601Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 297 |
| Huntington High School | Record | Huntington Local | Chillicothe, 45601Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 267 |
Unioto Elementary
Union-Scioto Local
Chillicothe, 45601 / Town: Distant
Chillicothe Intermediate School
Chillicothe City
Chillicothe, 45601 / Town: Distant
Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center
Pickaway-Ross County JVSD
Chillicothe, 45601 / Rural: Distant
Chillicothe Primary School
Chillicothe City
Chillicothe, 45601 / Town: Distant
Zane Trace Elementary School
Zane Trace Local
Chillicothe, 45601 / Rural: Distant
Huntington Elementary School
Huntington Local
Chillicothe, 45601 / Rural: Distant
Zane Trace Middle School
Zane Trace Local
Chillicothe, 45601 / Rural: Distant
Chillicothe Middle School
Chillicothe City
Chillicothe, 45601 / Town: Distant
Paint Valley Elementary
Paint Valley Local
Bainbridge, 45612 / Rural: Remote
Southeastern Elementary School
Southeastern Local
Chillicothe, 45601 / Rural: Distant
Huntington Middle School
Huntington Local
Chillicothe, 45601 / Rural: Distant
Southeastern Middle School
Southeastern Local
Chillicothe, 45601 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,089
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Ross County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ross County, Ohio?
Ross County manages 25 public schools that serve a total of 10,988 students across nine districts. The county features a balanced mix of nine elementary, seven middle, and seven high schools, along with two specialized centers. This infrastructure provides comprehensive coverage for both the town of Chillicothe and the surrounding rural areas.
What are the major school districts in Ross County, Ohio?
Chillicothe City is the county's primary district, serving 2,741 students across five campuses. Union-Scioto Local also plays a major role, hosting the county's largest campus, Unioto Elementary, which serves 1,020 students. There are no charter schools in Ross County, with all students enrolled in the traditional district system.
What is the school experience like in Ross County?
The county’s schools are split between 17 rural locations and 8 town settings, reflecting the local geography. While the average school size is 440 students, large facilities like Chillicothe High School offer a more traditional, large-scale high school experience. This mix allows families to choose between centralized town schools and more remote rural options.
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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.