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Fairfield County

Ohio · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Fairfield County number 47, teaching approximately 26,447 Ohio students against a population of 163,453. By level, that breaks down as 24 elementary, 11 middle, and 11 high schools.

7-year change in Fairfield County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
26,447
+1,570 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
45
+1 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 79%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
17%
was 11%
% Asian
5%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
47
9 districts
Enrollment
26,447
NCES CCD
Median income
$90,966
Above Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.2%
Below Ohio avg
Elementary
24
10,796 students
Middle
11
6,902 students
High
11
8,749 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pickerington Local
11,729 students · 9 districts in Fairfield County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Fairfield 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
White
82%
Hispanic
3%
Black
9%
Asian
3%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
67%
Hispanic
4%
Black
17%
Asian
5%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
32.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.8% under 18

Test scores in Fairfield County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 39 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.

See all 39 schools in Fairfield County ranked by score →

All schools (47)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lancaster High SchoolLancasterHigh09-121,995·
Pickerington High School NorthPickeringtonHigh09-121,761·
Pickerington High School CentralPickeringtonHigh09-121,711·
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High SchoolPickeringtonMiddle07-08948·
Toll Gate ElementaryPickeringtonElementaryKG-04948·
Pickerington Lakeview Junior HighPickeringtonMiddle07-08922·
Bloom-Carroll High SchoolCarrollHigh09-12697·
General Sherman Junior High SchoolLancasterMiddle06-08693·
Sycamore Creek Elementary SchoolPickeringtonElementaryKG-04652·
Tussing Elementary SchoolReynoldsburgElementaryKG-04647·
Thomas Ewing Junior High SchoolLancasterMiddle06-08643·
Harmon Middle SchoolPickeringtonMiddle05-06632·
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle SchoolLancasterMiddle05-08612·
Tarhe Trails Elementary SchoolLancasterElementaryKG-05611·
Toll Gate Middle SchoolPickeringtonMiddle05-06592·
Diley Middle SchoolPickeringtonMiddle05-06587·
Fairfield Union High SchoolLancasterHigh09-12587·
Pickerington Elementary SchoolPickeringtonElementaryKG-04585·
Bloom-Carroll Middle SchoolCarrollMiddle06-08573·
Bloom Carroll Intermediate SchoolCarrollElementary01-07545·
Gorsuch West Elementary SchoolLancasterElementaryKG-05530·
Medill Elementary SchoolLancasterElementaryKG-05530·
Mt. Pleasant Elementary SchoolLancasterElementaryKG-05530·
Fairfield Career CenterCarrollHigh11-12523·
Violet Elementary SchoolPickeringtonElementaryKG-04514·
Fairfield Elementary SchoolPickeringtonElementaryKG-04502·
Tallmadge Elementary SchoolLancasterElementaryKG-05486·
Bloom Carroll Primary SchoolCarrollElementaryKG-02479·
Berne Union Elementary SchoolSugar GroveElementaryPK-06447·
Liberty Union Elementary SchoolBaltimoreElementaryKG-04445·
Amanda-Clearcreek Primary SchoolAmandaElementaryPK-02417·
Amanda-Clearcreek High SchoolAmandaHigh09-12413·
Heritage Elementary SchoolPickeringtonElementaryKG-04396·
Liberty Union Middle SchoolBaltimoreMiddle05-08381·
Berne Union High SchoolSugar GroveHigh07-12366·
Bremen Elementary SchoolBremenElementaryKG-04354·
Liberty Union High SchoolBaltimoreHigh09-12349·
Pleasantville Elementary SchoolPleasantvilleElementaryKG-04348·
Amanda-Clearcreek Elementary SchoolAmandaElementary03-05344·
Amanda-Clearcreek Middle SchoolAmandaMiddle06-08319·
Millersport Jr/Sr High SchoolMillersportHigh06-12260·
Pickerington Early Learning CenterPickeringtonElementaryPK-PK245·
Millersport Elementary SchoolMillersportElementaryKG-05223·
Pickerington AcademyPickeringtonHigh07-1287·
BridgesLancasterElementary01-0818·
Early Childhood Center 1LancasterElementaryPK-PK··
Pickerington Alternative SchoolPickeringtonCombinedM-M··

Cities in Fairfield County

Pickerington16 schoolsLancaster12 schoolsCarroll5 schoolsAmanda4 schoolsBaltimore3 schoolsMillersport2 schoolsSugar Grove2 schoolsBremen1 schoolPleasantville1 schoolReynoldsburg1 school

About Fairfield County

Fairfield County is a middle-population Ohio county of about 163,453 residents, home to 47 public schools and roughly 26,447 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $90,966, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 30% higher than the Ohio median.

In terms of grade levels, Fairfield County comprises 24 elementary schools (10,796 students), 11 middle schools (6,902), 11 high schools (8,749), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Fairfield County is Pickerington Local, which alone enrolls about 11,729 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 26,447 students, grew 6% from the 24,877 reported in SY 2017-18. Fairfield County now counts 45 public schools, up from 44 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 79% to 67%.

On this page, the community for Fairfield County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Fairfield County?
There are 47 public K-12 schools in Fairfield County, Ohio, with a combined enrollment of about 26,447.
How many high schools are in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County, Ohio has 11 public high schools, serving approximately 8,749 students.
How many middle schools are in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County, Ohio has 11 public middle schools, serving approximately 6,902 students.
How many elementary schools are in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County, Ohio has 24 public elementary schools, serving approximately 10,796 students.
What is the largest school district in Fairfield County?
Pickerington Local is the largest school district in Fairfield County, serving approximately 11,729 students. The county contains 9 school districts overall.
What is the population of Fairfield County?
Fairfield County, Ohio has a population of approximately 163,453, with a median age of 40. About 23.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Fairfield County?
Median household income in Fairfield County is $90,966, above the Ohio average of $69,789. About 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Fairfield County?
Approximately 32.3% of adults 25 and older in Fairfield County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Fairfield County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 41.2% of students in Fairfield County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Ohio county average of 49.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairfield County schools?
Across Fairfield County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.9 to 1.

Fairfield County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data