Total enrollment
12,006
-22 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Ashtabula County
Ohio · Public K-12
Ashtabula County's public schools total 34 across the county, with enrollment of about 12,023 and Ashtabula Area City the largest single district. By grade band, the county runs 15 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools.
4-year change in Ashtabula County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
32
+2 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Ashtabula County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Ohio | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 12,023 | #33 of 88 | #711 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 33 | #30 of 88 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.1:1 | #57 of 88 | #2,295 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 55.6% | #22 of 78 | #1,316 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.3% | #30 of 88 | #1,696 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Ashtabula County school rankings
Residents
97,167
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
34
9 districts
Enrollment
12,023
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,728
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.6%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
15
5,267 students
Middle
8
2,724 students
High
9
4,026 students
Combined / other
2
6 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Ashtabula Area City
2,635 students · 9 districts in Ashtabula County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Ashtabula County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.8% under 18
Test scores in Ashtabula County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 26 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Geneva High School· 78.4%
- Austinburg Elementary School· 77.7%
- Jefferson Area Sr High School· 71.3%
- Cork Elementary School· 69.0%
- Jefferson Area Junior High School· 67.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Erie Intermediate School· 32.9%
- Superior Intermediate School· 35.4%
- Lakeside Junior High School· 36.3%
- Lakeside High School· 42.9%
- Geneva Middle School· 46.3%
Cities in Ashtabula County
About Ashtabula County
In Ohio, Ashtabula County is a medium-population county of about 97,167 residents. 34 public schools across the county teaches about 12,023 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $57,728 a year, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 17% below the Ohio median.
For a sense of the school types, Ashtabula County comprises 15 elementary schools (5,267 students), 8 middle schools (2,724), 9 high schools (4,026), and 2 combined or other schools.
Ashtabula Area City is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,635 students across Ashtabula County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 12,006 students, held roughly steady from the 12,028 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Ashtabula County gained 2 schools, going from 30 to 32.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Ashtabula County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data