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8 schools in Mount Vernon

Ohio · Public K-12

Inside Mount Vernon (Ohio), 8 public K-12 schools enroll roughly 3,676 students, averaging 460 per campus.

7-year change in Mount Vernon

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,676
+118 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 89%
% Hispanic
3%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Columbia Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05244
Dan Emmett Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05244
East Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05238
Knox County Career CenterHigh09-12519
Mount Vernon High SchoolHigh09-12944
Mount Vernon Middle SchoolMiddle06-08787
Pleasant Street Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05329
Twin Oak Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05371

About Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, Ohio is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,676 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Mount Vernon has grew 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,558 students to 3,676. The school count climbed from 7 to 8 across the same 7-year window.

On allk12, the community for Mount Vernon discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Mount Vernon, Ohio?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Mount Vernon, with a combined enrollment of about 3,676.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon High School is the largest public school in Mount Vernon by enrollment, with approximately 944 students.
What school districts serve Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon is served by 2 public school districts, including Mount Vernon City, Knox County JVSD.
What grade levels do public schools in Mount Vernon cover?
Public schools in Mount Vernon serve students from pre-K through grade 12.