Total enrollment
4,839
+542 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
Henry County
Ohio · Public K-12
Henry County in Ohio has 11 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 4,839 students with Napoleon Area City the largest district. The level mix is 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.
7-year change in Henry County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
+1 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 87%
% Hispanic
12%
was 10%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
5 districts
Enrollment
4,839
NCES CCD
Median income
$80,099
Above Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.1%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
4
1,820 students
Middle
2
575 students
High
5
2,444 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Napoleon Area City
1,655 students · 5 districts in Henry County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Henry 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+
19.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.3% under 18
Test scores in Henry County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Holgate Elementary School· 66.4%
- Holgate High School· 66.8%
- Napoleon Junior/Senior High School· 72.7%
- Napoleon Elementary School· 74.4%
- Liberty Center High School· 75.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon Elementary School | Napoleon | Elementary | PK-06 | 912 | · |
| Four County Career Center | Archbold | High | 07-12 | 907 | · |
| Napoleon Junior/Senior High School | Napoleon | High | 07-12 | 743 | · |
| Liberty Center Elementary School | Liberty Center | Elementary | KG-04 | 413 | · |
| Patrick Henry Elementary School | Hamler | Elementary | KG-04 | 333 | · |
| Liberty Center High School | Liberty Center | High | 09-12 | 306 | · |
| Liberty Center Middle School | Liberty Center | Middle | 05-08 | 293 | · |
| Patrick Henry Middle School | Hamler | Middle | 05-08 | 282 | · |
| Patrick Henry High School | Hamler | High | 09-12 | 272 | · |
| Holgate High School | Holgate | High | 06-12 | 216 | · |
| Holgate Elementary School | Holgate | Elementary | KG-05 | 162 | · |
Cities in Henry County
About Henry County
Henry County is a rural-scale Ohio county of about 27,567 residents, home to 11 public schools and roughly 4,839 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $80,099, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 15% noticeably above the Ohio median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Henry County spans 4 elementary schools (1,820 students), 2 middle schools (575), and 5 high schools (2,444).
Napoleon Area City is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,655 students across Henry County.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 13%: 4,297 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,839 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 10 to 11 across the same 7-year window.
On this page, the community for Henry County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Henry County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data