Total enrollment
11,975
+596 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Hancock County
Ohio · Public K-12
For a Ohio county, Hancock County operates a mid-sized public-school system: 37 schools and 11,975 students, broken out as 16 elementary, 6 middle, and 13 high.
4-year change in Hancock County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
35
+2 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Hancock County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Ohio | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 71.0% | #15 of 28 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 11,975 | #34 of 88 | #712 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 35 | #28 of 88 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.5:1 | #61 of 88 | #2,373 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 46.9% | #44 of 78 | #1,785 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.5% | #29 of 88 | #1,668 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.
Hancock County school rankings
Residents
74,866
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
37
10 districts
Enrollment
11,975
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$73,141
Above Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.9%
Below Ohio avg
Elementary
16
5,306 students
Middle
6
2,093 students
High
13
4,576 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Findlay City
5,694 students · 10 districts in Hancock County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hancock 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+
30.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
40
21.8% under 18
Test scores in Hancock County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 25 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Liberty-Benton Elementary School· 88.2%
- Arcadia Elementary School· 86.7%
- Liberty-Benton Middle School· 81.8%
- Arcadia High School· 81.1%
- Liberty-Benton High School· 80.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Findlay Digital Academy· 52.6%
- Glenwood Middle School· 55.7%
- Cory-Rawson High School· 55.7%
- McComb Local Jr/Sr High School· 56.7%
- Donnell Middle School· 57.3%
Cities in Hancock County
About Hancock County
Hancock County is a medium-population Ohio county of about 74,866 residents, home to 37 public schools and roughly 11,975 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $73,141, roughly 30% 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 5% higher than the Ohio median.
On the school-mix side, Hancock County comprises 16 elementary schools (5,306 students), 6 middle schools (2,093), 13 high schools (4,576), and 2 combined or other schools.
Findlay City dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 5,694 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Hancock County has increased 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 11,379 students to 11,975. Over that span, Hancock County gained 2 schools, going from 33 to 35.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Hancock County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data