Scioto County Schools & Education
Scioto County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,062
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#51
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Scioto County
Measured School Summary
Scioto County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.5%.
Funding Context
Scioto County spends $8,062 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 6% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Scioto 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
32 public schools and 12 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #51 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
87.5%
0.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,062
$68 above the state average
School coverage
32
12 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
Scioto County has 32 public schools across 12 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 Scioto 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
Scioto 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
#51
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
Portsmouth City
Elementary and high visible
1,630 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Wheelersburg Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,586 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Washington-Nile Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,269 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Minford Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,261 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Green Local 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 Scioto County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Scioto County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Scioto 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 Rural Network Serving Scioto County
Scioto County operates 32 public schools across 12 districts, serving a total of 11,264 students. The infrastructure is primarily composed of 12 elementary and 11 high schools that form the backbone of the local community.
Minford and Portsmouth Lead the Way
Minford Local is a major district with 1,261 students, while Portsmouth City manages the county's largest individual campuses. Charter schools have a minimal presence here, representing only 3.1% of all public institutions.
Small Schools in Rural Settings
With 22 of 32 schools in rural locales, the average enrollment is a modest 352 students per school. Portsmouth Elementary is the largest facility with 805 students, offering a different scale than the county's smaller rural outposts.
School Overview
Total Schools
32
in Scioto County
Reported Enrollment
11,264
32 schools reporting
School Districts
12
districts
Charter Schools
1
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
12 School Districts in Scioto County
Portsmouth City
Wheelersburg Local
Washington-Nile Local
Minford Local
Northwest Local
Valley Local
Bloom-Vernon Local
Clay Local
Scioto County Joint Vocational School
Green Local
32 Public Schools in Scioto 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 20 of 32 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Elementary | Record | Portsmouth City | Portsmouth, 45662Town: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 805 |
| Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School | Record | Portsmouth City | Portsmouth, 45662Town: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 672 |
| Wheelersburg Middle School | Record | Wheelersburg Local | Wheelersburg, 45694Town: Fringe | 4–8 | Middle | 618 |
| Northwest Elementary School | Record | Northwest Local | Mc Dermott, 45652Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 588 |
| Scioto County Career Technical Center | Record | Scioto County Joint Vocational School | Lucasville, 45648Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Vocational | 529 |
| Portsmouth West Elementary School | Record | Washington-Nile Local | West Portsmouth, 45663Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 528 |
| Wheelersburg Elementary School | Record | Wheelersburg Local | Wheelersburg, 45694Town: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 523 |
| Bloom-Vernon Elementary School | Record | Bloom-Vernon Local | South Webster, 45682Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 477 |
| Minford Middle School | Record | Minford Local | Minford, 45653Rural: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 475 |
| Wheelersburg High School | Record | Wheelersburg Local | Wheelersburg, 45694Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 445 |
| Valley Elementary School | Record | Valley Local | Lucasville, 45648Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 443 |
| Minford Primary Elementary School | Record | Minford Local | Minford, 45653Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 414 |
| Portsmouth West Middle School | Record | Washington-Nile Local | West Portsmouth, 45663Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 391 |
| Northwest High School | Record | Northwest Local | Mc Dermott, 45652Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 377 |
| Minford High School | Record | Minford Local | Minford, 45653Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 372 |
| Sciotoville | Record | Sciotoville | Portsmouth, 45662Town: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 351 |
| Portsmouth West High School | Record | Washington-Nile Local | West Portsmouth, 45663Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 350 |
| Clay Elementary School | Record | Clay Local | Portsmouth, 45662Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 337 |
| South Webster Jr/Sr High School | Record | Bloom-Vernon Local | South Webster, 45682Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 332 |
| Valley Middle School | Record | Valley Local | Lucasville, 45648Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 318 |
Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth City
Portsmouth, 45662 / Town: Fringe
Wheelersburg Middle School
Wheelersburg Local
Wheelersburg, 45694 / Town: Fringe
Northwest Elementary School
Northwest Local
Mc Dermott, 45652 / Rural: Distant
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Scioto County Joint Vocational School
Lucasville, 45648 / Rural: Fringe
Portsmouth West Elementary School
Washington-Nile Local
West Portsmouth, 45663 / Rural: Fringe
Wheelersburg Elementary School
Wheelersburg Local
Wheelersburg, 45694 / Town: Fringe
Bloom-Vernon Elementary School
Bloom-Vernon Local
South Webster, 45682 / Rural: Distant
Wheelersburg High School
Wheelersburg Local
Wheelersburg, 45694 / Town: Fringe
Minford Primary Elementary School
Minford Local
Minford, 45653 / Rural: Distant
Portsmouth West Middle School
Washington-Nile Local
West Portsmouth, 45663 / Rural: Fringe
Portsmouth West High School
Washington-Nile Local
West Portsmouth, 45663 / Rural: Fringe
South Webster Jr/Sr High School
Bloom-Vernon Local
South Webster, 45682 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,062
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Scioto County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Scioto County, Ohio?
Scioto County operates 32 public schools across 12 districts, serving a total of 11,264 students. The infrastructure is primarily composed of 12 elementary and 11 high schools that form the backbone of the local community.
What are the major school districts in Scioto County, Ohio?
Minford Local is a major district with 1,261 students, while Portsmouth City manages the county's largest individual campuses. Charter schools have a minimal presence here, representing only 3.1% of all public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Scioto County?
With 22 of 32 schools in rural locales, the average enrollment is a modest 352 students per school. Portsmouth Elementary is the largest facility with 805 students, offering a different scale than the county's smaller rural outposts.
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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.