Sandusky County Schools & Education
Sandusky County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,530
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#10
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sandusky County
Measured School Summary
Sandusky County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 95.8%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,530 per pupil, Sandusky County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 34% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sandusky 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
21 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
72/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #10 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
95.8%
7.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,530
$464 below the state average
School coverage
21
6 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
Sandusky County has 21 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 Sandusky 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
Sandusky 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
#10
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.
Fremont City
Elementary to high school visible
3,406 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village
Elementary to high school visible
2,074 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Lakota Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,012 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Gibsonburg Exempted Village
Elementary to high school visible
813 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Fremont City is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Sandusky County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sandusky 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 Sandusky 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 School Infrastructure in Sandusky County
Sandusky County hosts 8,715 students across 21 public schools within six specialized districts. The county maintains a strong balance of nine elementary, five middle, and seven high schools. This compact system ensures that resources are concentrated effectively to serve the county's student population.
Fremont City Schools Lead Enrollment
Fremont City is the largest district by a wide margin, educating 3,406 students across six schools. Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village follows with 2,074 students, providing another major pillar for the county's education system. The county has zero charter schools, maintaining a 100% focus on its highly successful traditional districts.
Town and Country Education Styles
Sandusky County’s schools are nearly evenly split with 11 rural and 10 town locations. The average school size is 415 students, with Fremont Ross High School being the largest at 1,021 students. This variety allows students to transition from smaller, localized elementary schools into larger, comprehensive high school environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
21
in Sandusky County
Reported Enrollment
8,715
21 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Sandusky County
Fremont City
GuideClyde-Green Springs Exempted Village
Bellevue City
Lakota Local
Gibsonburg Exempted Village
Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers
21 Public Schools in Sandusky 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 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Ross High School | Profile | Fremont City | Fremont, 43420Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,021 |
| Fremont Middle School | Record | Fremont City | Fremont, 43420Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 840 |
| Clyde High School | Record | Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village | Clyde, 43410Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 637 |
| Bellevue High School | Record | Bellevue City | Bellevue, 44811Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 534 |
| Clyde Elementary School | Record | Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village | Clyde, 43410Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 485 |
| Green Springs Elementary School | Record | Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village | Green Springs, 44836Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 479 |
| McPherson Middle School | Record | Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village | Clyde, 43410Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 473 |
| Croghan Elementary School | Record | Fremont City | Fremont, 43420Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 431 |
| Lakota Elementary School | Record | Lakota Local | Kansas, 44841Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 411 |
| Lutz Elementary School | Record | Fremont City | Fremont, 43420Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 400 |
| Woodmore Elementary School | Record | Woodmore Local | Woodville, 43469Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 391 |
| James J Hilfiker Elementary School | Record | Gibsonburg Exempted Village | Gibsonburg, 43431Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 386 |
| Otis Elementary School | Record | Fremont City | Fremont, 43420Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 361 |
| Atkinson Elementary School | Record | Fremont City | Fremont, 43420Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 353 |
| Lakota Middle School | Record | Lakota Local | Kansas, 44841Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 309 |
| Lakota High School | Record | Lakota Local | Kansas, 44841Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 292 |
| Woodmore Middle School | Record | Woodmore Local | Woodville, 43469Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 285 |
| Gibsonburg High School | Record | Gibsonburg Exempted Village | Gibsonburg, 43431Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 246 |
| Gibsonburg Middle School | Record | Gibsonburg Exempted Village | Gibsonburg, 43431Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 181 |
| Vanguard Tech Center | Record | Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers | Fremont, 43420Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 156 |
Fremont Ross High School
Fremont City
Fremont, 43420 / Town: Distant
Clyde High School
Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village
Clyde, 43410 / Town: Distant
Clyde Elementary School
Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village
Clyde, 43410 / Town: Distant
Green Springs Elementary School
Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village
Green Springs, 44836 / Rural: Distant
McPherson Middle School
Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village
Clyde, 43410 / Rural: Fringe
Woodmore Elementary School
Woodmore Local
Woodville, 43469 / Rural: Distant
James J Hilfiker Elementary School
Gibsonburg Exempted Village
Gibsonburg, 43431 / Rural: Distant
Gibsonburg High School
Gibsonburg Exempted Village
Gibsonburg, 43431 / Rural: Distant
Gibsonburg Middle School
Gibsonburg Exempted Village
Gibsonburg, 43431 / Rural: Distant
Vanguard Tech Center
Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers
Fremont, 43420 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,530
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Sandusky County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sandusky County, Ohio?
Sandusky County hosts 8,715 students across 21 public schools within six specialized districts. The county maintains a strong balance of nine elementary, five middle, and seven high schools. This compact system ensures that resources are concentrated effectively to serve the county's student population.
What are the major school districts in Sandusky County, Ohio?
Fremont City is the largest district by a wide margin, educating 3,406 students across six schools. Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village follows with 2,074 students, providing another major pillar for the county's education system. The county has zero charter schools, maintaining a 100% focus on its highly successful traditional districts.
What is the school experience like in Sandusky County?
Sandusky County’s schools are nearly evenly split with 11 rural and 10 town locations. The average school size is 415 students, with Fremont Ross High School being the largest at 1,021 students. This variety allows students to transition from smaller, localized elementary schools into larger, comprehensive high school environments.
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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.