Total enrollment
4,611
+128 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
Pike County
Ohio · Public K-12
Across all districts in Pike County, public schools number 14 and enroll approximately 4,611 K-12 students (6 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high).
7-year change in Pike County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
5 districts
Enrollment
4,611
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,736
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
6
1,921 students
Middle
3
744 students
High
5
1,946 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Waverly City
1,607 students · 5 districts in Pike County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pike 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+
16.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.5% under 18
Test scores in Pike County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Eastern Intermediate Elementary School· 71.8%
- Eastern High School· 61.0%
- Waverly Intermediate School· 59.2%
- Waverly High School· 58.2%
- Jasper Elementary School· 56.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Western Elementary School· 45.3%
- Western Primary· 45.9%
- Western High School· 48.7%
- Piketon Jr/Sr High School· 49.4%
- Eastern Middle School· 50.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piketon Jr/Sr High School | Piketon | High | 05-12 | 641 | · |
| Jasper Elementary School | Piketon | Elementary | PK-04 | 486 | · |
| Vern Riffe Career Technology C | Piketon | High | 07-12 | 445 | · |
| Waverly High School | Waverly | High | 09-12 | 435 | · |
| Waverly Primary School | Waverly | Elementary | PK-02 | 415 | · |
| Waverly Junior High School | Waverly | Middle | 06-08 | 383 | · |
| Waverly Intermediate School | Waverly | Elementary | 03-05 | 374 | · |
| Western High School | Latham | High | 07-12 | 262 | · |
| Western Primary | Latham | Elementary | PK-03 | 253 | · |
| Eastern Primary Elementary School | Beaver | Elementary | PK-02 | 209 | · |
| Eastern Middle School | Beaver | Middle | 06-08 | 191 | · |
| Eastern Intermediate Elementary School | Beaver | Elementary | 03-05 | 184 | · |
| Western Elementary School | Latham | Middle | 04-06 | 170 | · |
| Eastern High School | Beaver | High | 09-12 | 163 | · |
Cities in Pike County
About Pike County
In Ohio, Pike County is a low-population county of about 27,044 residents. 14 public schools across the county enrolls about 4,611 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $52,736, about 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 17%. That income level is 24% noticeably below the Ohio median.
In terms of grade levels, Pike County spans 6 elementary schools (1,921 students), 3 middle schools (744), and 5 high schools (1,946).
Waverly City dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,607 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,611 students, expanded 3% from the 4,483 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Pike County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Pike County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data