Shelby County Schools & Education
Shelby County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,770
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#33
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Shelby County
Measured School Summary
Shelby County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.8%.
Funding Context
At $7,770 per pupil, Shelby County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 12% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Shelby 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
22 public schools and 8 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
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #33 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
91.8%
3.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,770
$224 below the state average
School coverage
22
8 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
Shelby County has 22 public schools across 8 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 Shelby 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
Shelby 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
#33
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
Sidney City
Elementary to high school visible
3,158 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Anna Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,085 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Hardin-Houston Local
Elementary and high visible
779 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Fort Loramie Local
Elementary and high visible
740 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Sidney City is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Shelby County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Shelby 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 Shelby 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.
Shelby County's Broad Public Infrastructure
Shelby County supports 7,939 students across 22 public schools and eight distinct districts. The infrastructure includes a balanced mix of 10 elementary and 8 high schools to serve the region's growing student population.
Sidney City's Central Role
Sidney City is the primary district with 3,158 students across seven schools, while Anna Local serves another 1,085 students. Unlike many Ohio counties, Shelby has no charter schools, focusing entirely on its traditional local districts.
Balance of Rural and Town Life
The school locale mix is perfectly split between 11 rural and 11 town settings, averaging 361 students per school. Sidney Middle School is the largest individual campus, housing 840 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Shelby County
Reported Enrollment
7,939
22 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Shelby County
Sidney City
Anna Local
Hardin-Houston Local
Fort Loramie Local
Botkins Local
Fairlawn Local
Jackson Center Local
Russia Local
22 Public Schools in Shelby 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 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Middle School | Record | Sidney City | Sidney, 45365Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 840 |
| Sidney High School | Record | Sidney City | Sidney, 45365Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 826 |
| Anna Elementary School | Record | Anna Local | Anna, 45302Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 517 |
| Northwood Intermediate School | Record | Sidney City | Sidney, 45365Town: Distant | 3–4 | Primary | 433 |
| Fort Loramie Elementary School | Record | Fort Loramie Local | Fort Loramie, 45845Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 408 |
| Hardin Houston Elementary School | Record | Hardin-Houston Local | Houston, 45333Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 403 |
| Houston High School | Record | Hardin-Houston Local | Houston, 45333Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 376 |
| Longfellow Primary School | Record | Sidney City | Sidney, 45365Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 348 |
| Botkins Elementary School | Record | Botkins Local | Botkins, 45306Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 342 |
| Fort Loramie Junior-Senior High School | Record | Fort Loramie Local | Fort Loramie, 45845Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 332 |
| Emerson Primary School | Record | Sidney City | Sidney, 45365Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 328 |
| Jackson Center Elementary School | Record | Jackson Center Local | Jackson Center, 45334Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 323 |
| Anna High School | Record | Anna Local | Anna, 45302Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 309 |
| Fairlawn High School | Record | Fairlawn Local | Sidney, 45365Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 304 |
| Fairlawn Elementary School | Record | Fairlawn Local | Sidney, 45365Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 282 |
| Botkins High School | Record | Botkins Local | Botkins, 45306Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 279 |
| Anna Middle School | Record | Anna Local | Anna, 45302Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 259 |
| Whittier Early Childhood Center | Record | Sidney City | Sidney, 45365Town: Distant | PK | Other | 251 |
| Jackson Center High School | Record | Jackson Center Local | Jackson Center, 45334Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 226 |
| Russia Elementary School | Record | Russia Local | Russia, 45363Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 223 |
Fort Loramie Elementary School
Fort Loramie Local
Fort Loramie, 45845 / Town: Distant
Hardin Houston Elementary School
Hardin-Houston Local
Houston, 45333 / Rural: Distant
Fort Loramie Junior-Senior High School
Fort Loramie Local
Fort Loramie, 45845 / Town: Distant
Jackson Center Elementary School
Jackson Center Local
Jackson Center, 45334 / Rural: Distant
Jackson Center High School
Jackson Center Local
Jackson Center, 45334 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,770
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Shelby County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Shelby County, Ohio?
Shelby County supports 7,939 students across 22 public schools and eight distinct districts. The infrastructure includes a balanced mix of 10 elementary and 8 high schools to serve the region's growing student population.
What are the major school districts in Shelby County, Ohio?
Sidney City is the primary district with 3,158 students across seven schools, while Anna Local serves another 1,085 students. Unlike many Ohio counties, Shelby has no charter schools, focusing entirely on its traditional local districts.
What is the school experience like in Shelby County?
The school locale mix is perfectly split between 11 rural and 11 town settings, averaging 361 students per school. Sidney Middle School is the largest individual campus, housing 840 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.