Total enrollment
1,797
+147 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
Noble County
Ohio · Public K-12
Noble County's public-school directory totals 4 schools, with student enrollment near 1,797. Noble Local is the largest district. Median household income runs around $56,098. The level mix is 2 elementary and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Noble County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Noble County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Ohio | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,797 | #84 of 88 | #2,318 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #88 of 88 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #15 of 88 | #1,867 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 70.7% | #4 of 78 | #720 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 5.3% | #88 of 88 | #2,614 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.
Residents
14,282
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,797
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$56,098
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
70.7%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
2
1,320 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
477 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Noble Local
1,049 students · 2 districts in Noble County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Noble 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+
15.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.4%
civilian labor
Median age
53
19.0% under 18
Test scores in Noble County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Shenandoah High School· 67.2%
- Shenandoah Elementary School· 66.4%
- Caldwell High School· 58.3%
- Caldwell Elementary School· 56.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Elementary School | Sarahsville | Elementary | PK-08 | 809 | · |
| Caldwell Elementary School | Caldwell | Elementary | KG-08 | 511 | · |
| Shenandoah High School | Sarahsville | High | 09-12 | 240 | · |
| Caldwell High School | Caldwell | High | 09-12 | 237 | · |
Cities in Noble County
About Noble County
Noble County is a rural-scale Ohio county of about 14,282 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 1,797 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $56,098, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 20% meaningfully below the Ohio median.
For a sense of the school types, Noble County covers 2 elementary schools (1,320 students), and 2 high schools (477).
Noble Local is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,049 students across Noble County.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,797 students, grew 9% from the 1,650 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Noble County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data