Total enrollment
27,927
+127 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
Mahoning County
Ohio · Public K-12
Mahoning County's school count of 77 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 27,927 students inside Ohio, around 12% of the county population. By grade band, the county runs 31 elementary, 14 middle, and 27 high schools.
4-year change in Mahoning County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
72
+3 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Mahoning County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Ohio | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 27,927 | #13 of 88 | #361 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 72 | #10 of 88 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #32 of 88 | #2,047 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 44.7% | #47 of 78 | #1,887 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.9% | #9 of 88 | #796 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.
Mahoning County school rankings
Residents
226,491
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
77
27 districts
Enrollment
27,927
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$56,942
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.7%
Below Ohio avg
Elementary
31
11,514 students
Middle
14
6,567 students
High
27
9,742 students
Combined / other
5
104 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Austintown Local Schools
4,112 students · 27 districts in Mahoning County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Mahoning 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+
27.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
20.3% under 18
Test scores in Mahoning County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 64 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- South Range Elementary School· 93.0%
- Canfield High School· 88.6%
- Poland Middle School· 85.8%
- Jackson-Milton High School· 85.5%
- C H Campbell Elementary School· 85.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Wilson Alternative School· 4.2%
- Chaney Middle· 6.6%
- East Middle at PRBerry· 9.0%
- Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown· 10.5%
- East High School· 15.3%
Cities in Mahoning County
About Mahoning County
In Ohio, Mahoning County is a medium-population county of about 226,491 residents. 77 public schools across the county enrolls about 27,927 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $56,942, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 18% noticeably below the Ohio median.
On the school-mix side, Mahoning County spans 31 elementary schools (11,514 students), 14 middle schools (6,567), 27 high schools (9,742), and 5 combined or other schools.
Austintown Local Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,112 students across Mahoning County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 27,800 students in SY 2020-21 versus 27,927 in SY 2024-25. Mahoning County now counts 72 public schools, up from 69 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Mahoning 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