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Guernsey County

Ohio · Public K-12

16 public schools serving approximately 4,873 students, in a county of 38,223 residents.

Schools
16
5 districts
Enrollment
4,873
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,478
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
25.2%
Below Ohio avg
Elementary
7
schools
Middle
3
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Cambridge City
1,883 students · 5 districts in Guernsey County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Guernsey 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
94%
Hispanic
1%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.1% under 18

All schools (16)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Cambridge High SchoolCambridgeHigh09-12535·
Buckeye Trail ElementaryLore CityElementaryKG-05472·
Cambridge Primary SchoolCambridgeElementaryKG-02454·
Meadowbrook High SchoolByesvilleHigh09-12420·
Cambridge Middle SchoolCambridgeMiddle06-08409·
Cambridge Intermediate SchoolCambridgeElementary03-05405·
Meadowbrook Middle SchoolByesvilleMiddle06-08361·
Brook Intermediate SchoolByesvilleElementary03-05317·
Buffalo CampusSenecavilleHigh10-12307·
Buckeye Trail High SchoolLore CityHigh09-12288·
Buckeye Trail Middle SchoolLore CityMiddle06-08223·
Byesville Elementary SchoolByesvilleElementaryPK-02207·
Secrest Elementary SchoolSenecavilleElementaryPK-02181·
Pike Elementary SchoolCambridgeElementaryKG-02124·
Preschool at Buckeye Trail High SchoolLore CityPrekindergartenPK-PK90·
Cambridge City PreschoolCambridgePrekindergartenPK-PK80·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Guernsey County?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Guernsey County, Ohio, with a combined enrollment of about 4,873.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Guernsey County?
The county's public school system includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Guernsey County?
Cambridge City is the largest school district in Guernsey County, serving approximately 1,883 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
How many people live in Guernsey County?
Guernsey County has roughly 38,223 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Guernsey County?
Median household income in Guernsey County is $58,478, below the Ohio average of $69,789. About 11.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Guernsey County?
Approximately 15.6% of adults 25 and older in Guernsey County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Guernsey County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 25.2% of students in Guernsey 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 27.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Guernsey County schools?
Across Guernsey County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Guernsey County?
Guernsey County residents are approximately 94% White, 1% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Guernsey County is owner-occupied?
Guernsey County has about 19,037 housing units, of which roughly 72.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data