Total enrollment
26,246
-232 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Clermont County
Ohio · Public K-12
Clermont County operates 47 public K-12 schools inside Ohio, with combined enrollment of approximately 26,246 (about 558 students per school). By level, that breaks down as 27 elementary, 8 middle, and 12 high schools.
4-year change in Clermont County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
47
+4 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Clermont County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Ohio | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 70.6% | #16 of 28 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 26,246 | #16 of 88 | #383 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 47 | #16 of 88 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.6:1 | #77 of 88 | #2,503 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 41.4% | #57 of 78 | #2,028 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.5% | #39 of 88 | #1,973 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.
Clermont County school rankings
Residents
211,181
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
47
13 districts
Enrollment
26,246
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$85,510
Above Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.4%
Below Ohio avg
Elementary
27
12,691 students
Middle
8
5,071 students
High
12
8,484 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
West Clermont Local
7,641 students · 13 districts in Clermont County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Clermont 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+
31.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.1% under 18
Test scores in Clermont County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 38 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Boyd E Smith Elementary School· 85.2%
- Williamsburg Elementary School· 83.5%
- Meadowview Elementary School· 81.8%
- Pattison Elementary School· 79.2%
- Bethel Tate High School· 77.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
Cities in Clermont County
About Clermont County
Clermont County is an average-sized county of about 211,181 residents in Ohio. Its public-school system hosts approximately 26,246 students across 47 schools.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $85,510, about 32% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 23% noticeably above the Ohio median.
On the school-mix side, Clermont County consists of 27 elementary schools (12,691 students), 8 middle schools (5,071), and 12 high schools (8,484).
West Clermont Local dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 7,641 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Clermont County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 26,478 students to 26,246. Clermont County now counts 47 public schools, up from 43 in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Clermont County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data