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Noble County

Ohio · Public K-12

Noble County's public-school directory totals 4 campuses, 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.

7-year change in Noble County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,797
+123 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
97%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,797
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
White
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
97%
Hispanic
1%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 4 schools in Noble County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Shenandoah Elementary SchoolSarahsvilleElementaryPK-08809·
Caldwell Elementary SchoolCaldwellElementaryKG-08511·
Shenandoah High SchoolSarahsvilleHigh09-12240·
Caldwell High SchoolCaldwellHigh09-12237·

Cities in Noble County

Caldwell2 schoolsSarahsville2 schools

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 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,797 students, grew 7% from the 1,674 reported in SY 2017-18.

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

How many public schools are in Noble County?
Noble County, Ohio has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,797 students.
How many high schools are in Noble County?
Noble County, Ohio has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 477 students.
How many elementary schools are in Noble County?
Noble County, Ohio has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,320 students.
What is the largest school district in Noble County?
Noble Local is the largest school district in Noble County, serving approximately 1,049 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Noble County?
Noble County, Ohio has a population of approximately 14,282, with a median age of 53. About 19.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Noble County?
Median household income in Noble County is $56,098, below the Ohio average of $69,789. About 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Noble County?
Approximately 15.7% of adults 25 and older in Noble County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Noble County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 70.7% of students in Noble County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Ohio county average of 49.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Noble County schools?
Across Noble County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Noble County?
Noble County residents are approximately 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data