Total enrollment
2,988
-323 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
Meigs County
Ohio · Public K-12
Meigs County operates 8 public K-12 schools across Ohio, with a combined student body of roughly 2,988 and a county population near 21,896. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Meigs County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
2,988
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,873
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
4
1,557 students
Middle
1
350 students
High
3
1,081 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Meigs Local
1,586 students · 3 districts in Meigs County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Meigs 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+
12.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.6% under 18
Test scores in Meigs County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Southern High School· 66.0%
- Eastern Elementary School· 66.0%
- Southern Elementary School· 57.1%
- Meigs High School· 53.2%
- Meigs Intermediate School· 50.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Meigs Middle School· 42.4%
- Eastern High School· 49.1%
- Meigs Intermediate School· 50.8%
- Meigs High School· 53.2%
- Southern Elementary School· 57.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meigs High School | Pomeroy | High | 09-12 | 542 | · |
| Southern Elementary School | Racine | Elementary | PK-08 | 495 | · |
| Eastern Elementary School | Reedsville | Elementary | KG-06 | 368 | · |
| Meigs Primary School | Middleport | Elementary | PK-02 | 360 | · |
| Eastern High School | Reedsville | High | 07-12 | 354 | · |
| Meigs Middle School | Pomeroy | Middle | 06-08 | 350 | · |
| Meigs Intermediate School | Middleport | Elementary | 02-05 | 334 | · |
| Southern High School | Racine | High | 09-12 | 185 | · |
Cities in Meigs County
About Meigs County
In Ohio, Meigs County is a low-population county of about 21,896 residents. 8 public schools across the county enrolls about 2,988 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $46,873, about 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 33% below the Ohio median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Meigs County spans 4 elementary schools (1,557 students), 1 middle school (350), and 3 high schools (1,081).
Meigs Local dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,586 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Meigs County has decreased 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,311 students to 2,988.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Meigs County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Meigs County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data