Total enrollment
4,322
-536 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
Fayette County
Ohio · Public K-12
Fayette County is one of Ohio's public-school counties, with 7 campuses serving about 4,322 students (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $63,275.
7-year change in Fayette County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 89%
% Hispanic
4%
was 4%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
4,322
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,275
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.2%
Below Ohio avg
Elementary
3
2,037 students
Middle
2
1,016 students
High
2
1,269 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Miami Trace Local
2,497 students · 2 districts in Fayette County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Fayette 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+
14.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.4% under 18
Test scores in Fayette County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Miami Trace High School· 71.2%
- Miami Trace Elementary School· 68.8%
- Washington High School· 61.4%
- Miami Trace Middle School· 58.4%
- Belle Aire Intermediate· 54.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Washington Middle School· 52.4%
- Belle Aire Intermediate· 54.0%
- Miami Trace Middle School· 58.4%
- Washington High School· 61.4%
- Miami Trace Elementary School· 68.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Trace Elementary School | Washington | Elementary | KG-05 | 1,139 | · |
| Miami Trace High School | Washington Court House | High | 09-12 | 747 | · |
| Miami Trace Middle School | Washington Court House | Middle | 06-08 | 611 | · |
| Washington High School | Washington Court House | High | 09-12 | 522 | · |
| Cherry Hill Primary | Washington | Elementary | PK-02 | 503 | · |
| Washington Middle School | Washington Court House | Middle | 06-08 | 405 | · |
| Belle Aire Intermediate | Washington | Elementary | 03-05 | 395 | · |
Cities in Fayette County
About Fayette County
Across the rural-scale Ohio county of Fayette County of about 28,876 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 4,322 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $63,275 a year, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 9% noticeably below the Ohio median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Fayette County is made up of 3 elementary schools (2,037 students), 2 middle schools (1,016), and 2 high schools (1,269).
The largest single district in Fayette County is Miami Trace Local, which alone enrolls about 2,497 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,322 students, contracted 11% from the 4,858 reported in SY 2017-18.
On this page, the community for Fayette County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data