Total enrollment
5,578
-285 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
Perry County
Ohio · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Perry County clocks in around 5,663 students across 16 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high).
7-year change in Perry County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
-1 (-7%) 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
16
5 districts
Enrollment
5,663
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,460
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
94.8%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
8
2,642 students
Middle
3
1,214 students
High
5
1,807 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Northern Local
2,162 students · 5 districts in Perry County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Perry 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+
16.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.4% under 18
Test scores in Perry County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Thornville Elementary School· 77.3%
- Glenford Elementary School· 76.1%
- Junction City Elementary School· 74.5%
- Sheridan High School· 68.4%
- Millcreek Elementary School· 59.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Miller High School· 43.3%
- Crooksville Middle School· 44.6%
- Crooksville High School· 50.0%
- Crooksville Elementary School· 52.2%
- New Lexington High School· 53.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Thornville | High | 09-12 | 711 | · |
| Sheridan Middle School | Thornville | Middle | 06-08 | 516 | · |
| New Lexington High School | New Lexington | High | 09-12 | 493 | · |
| New Lexington Elementary School | New Lexington | Elementary | PK-05 | 465 | · |
| Crooksville Elementary School | Crooksville | Elementary | PK-04 | 450 | · |
| Junction City Elementary School | Junction City | Elementary | KG-05 | 419 | · |
| New Lexington Middle School | New Lexington | Middle | 06-08 | 381 | · |
| Thornville Elementary School | Thornville | Elementary | KG-05 | 351 | · |
| Millcreek Elementary School | Corning | Elementary | PK-06 | 346 | · |
| Glenford Elementary School | Glenford | Elementary | KG-05 | 320 | · |
| Crooksville Middle School | Crooksville | Middle | 05-08 | 317 | · |
| Crooksville High School | Crooksville | High | 09-12 | 305 | · |
| Somerset Elementary School | Somerset | Elementary | KG-05 | 264 | · |
| Miller High School | Corning | High | 07-12 | 240 | · |
| Franklin Local Community School | Roseville | High | 07-12 | 58 | · |
| Franklin Local Preschool - Roseville | Roseville | Elementary | PK-PK | 27 | · |
Cities in Perry County
About Perry County
Across the compact Ohio county of Perry County of about 35,535 residents, the public-school footprint covers 16 schools and about 5,663 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $67,460, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the school-mix side, Perry County is built around 8 elementary schools (2,642 students), 3 middle schools (1,214), and 5 high schools (1,807).
Northern Local is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,162 students across Perry County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 5%: 5,863 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,578 in SY 2024-25. Perry County now counts 14 public schools, down from 15 in SY 2017-18.
On this page, the community for Perry County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
Perry County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data