Total enrollment
1,683
-309 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
Monroe County
Ohio · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Monroe County's 8 public schools collectively enroll about 1,683 K-12 students, with Switzerland of Ohio Local the heaviest district by enrollment. That works out to 4 elementary and 4 high schools.
7-year change in Monroe County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
13,227
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
1,683
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$60,134
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.8%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
4
1,025 students
Middle
0
schools
High
4
658 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Switzerland of Ohio Local
1,683 students · 1 district in Monroe County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Monroe 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+
12.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
46
20.3% under 18
Test scores in Monroe County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Skyvue Elementary School· 65.2%
- River High School· 64.7%
- Monroe Central High School· 64.5%
- Woodsfield Elementary School· 64.3%
- River Elementary School· 62.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Beallsville High School· 49.1%
- Beallsville Elementary School· 54.6%
- River Elementary School· 62.1%
- Woodsfield Elementary School· 64.3%
- Monroe Central High School· 64.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsfield Elementary School | Woodsfield | Elementary | PK-08 | 363 | · |
| River Elementary School | Hannibal | Elementary | PK-08 | 289 | · |
| Monroe Central High School | Woodsfield | High | 09-12 | 246 | · |
| Skyvue Elementary School | Graysville | Elementary | PK-08 | 237 | · |
| River High School | Hannibal | High | 09-12 | 180 | · |
| Swiss Hills Career Center | Woodsfield | High | 10-12 | 139 | · |
| Beallsville Elementary School | Beallsville | Elementary | KG-06 | 136 | · |
| Beallsville High School | Beallsville | High | 07-12 | 93 | · |
Cities in Monroe County
About Monroe County
Monroe County is a compact Ohio county of about 13,227 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 1,683 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $60,134, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 14% below the Ohio median.
In terms of grade levels, Monroe County spans 4 elementary schools (1,025 students), and 4 high schools (658).
The largest single district in Monroe County is Switzerland of Ohio Local, which alone enrolls about 1,683 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,683 students, contracted 16% from the 1,992 reported in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Monroe County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Monroe County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data