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Richland County

Ohio · Public K-12

Richland County's public schools total 49 across the county, with enrollment of about 18,772 and Mansfield City the largest single district. The level mix is 24 elementary, 10 middle, and 12 high schools.

7-year change in Richland County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
18,488
+800 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
46
+1 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 81%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
8%
was 9%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
125,099
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
49
17 districts
Enrollment
18,772
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,509
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.9%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
24
7,848 students
Middle
10
3,869 students
High
12
6,117 students
Combined / other
3
938 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mansfield City
3,237 students · 17 districts in Richland County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Richland 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
85%
Hispanic
2%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
4%
Black
9%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.8% under 18

Test scores in Richland County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 38 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.

See all 38 schools in Richland County ranked by score →

All schools (49)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pioneer Career & TechnologyShelbyHigh06-121,105·
Stingel Elementary SchoolOntarioElementaryPK-05922·
Shelby Elementary SchoolShelbyElementaryPK-05866·
GOAL Digital AcademyMansfieldCombinedKG-12855·
Madison High SchoolMansfieldHigh09-12855·
Mansfield Senior High SchoolMansfieldHigh08-12816·
Madison Middle SchoolMansfieldMiddle05-08761·
Malabar Intermediate SchoolMansfieldElementary03-06660·
Lexington High SchoolLexingtonHigh09-12631·
Sherman Elementary SchoolMansfieldElementaryPK-02613·
Buckeye Community SchoolOntarioHigh09-12566·
Ontario High SchoolMansfieldHigh09-12540·
Eastern Elementary SchoolLexingtonMiddle04-08504·
Madison South Elementary SchoolMansfieldElementaryPK-04486·
Shelby Middle SchoolShelbyMiddle05-08474·
Ontario Middle SchoolMansfieldMiddle06-08471·
Shelby High SchoolShelbyHigh09-12454·
Clear Fork High SchoolBellvilleHigh09-12412·
Bellville Elementary SchoolBellvilleElementaryKG-05400·
Mansfield Middle SchoolMansfieldMiddle07-08387·
Foundation AcademyMansfieldElementaryKG-08382·
Lexington Junior High SchoolLexingtonMiddle07-08372·
Crestview Elementary SchoolAshlandElementaryPK-04356·
Clear Fork Middle SchoolBellvilleMiddle06-08354·
The Richland School of Academic ArtsMansfieldElementaryKG-08338·
Central Elementary SchoolLexingtonElementary01-04335·
Western Elementary SchoolLexingtonElementaryKG-02308·
Shiloh Elementary SchoolPlymouthElementaryPK-04288·
Crestview Middle SchoolAshlandMiddle05-08271·
Springmill STEM ElementaryMansfieldElementaryKG-06257·
Mifflin Elementary SchoolMansfieldElementaryKG-04256·
Butler Elementary SchoolButlerElementaryKG-05252·
Crestview High SchoolAshlandHigh09-12249·
Cypress High SchoolMansfieldHigh09-12231·
Mansfield Spanish Immersion SchoolMansfieldElementaryKG-08220·
Eastview Elementary SchoolMansfieldElementaryKG-04218·
Shiloh Middle SchoolPlymouthMiddle05-08205·
Woodland Elementary SchoolMansfieldElementaryKG-02201·
Lucas Elementary SchoolLucasElementaryKG-05200·
Lucas High SchoolLucasHigh08-12140·
Plymouth High SchoolPlymouthHigh09-12118·
Legacy Academy of Excellence MansfieldMansfieldElementaryKG-08100·
Tyger Digital AcademyMansfieldCombinedKG-1283·
Lucas Heritage Middle SchoolLucasMiddle06-0770·
Lexington Pre-SchoolOntarioElementaryPK-PK60·
Clear Fork Valley PreschoolButlerElementaryPK-PK54·
Madison Early Childhood Learning CenterMansfieldElementaryPK-PK50·
Lucas Cubs PreschoolLucasElementaryPK-PK26·
Interactive Media & Construction (IMAC)MansfieldCombinedM-M··

Cities in Richland County

Mansfield22 schoolsLexington5 schoolsLucas4 schoolsShelby4 schoolsAshland3 schoolsBellville3 schoolsOntario3 schoolsPlymouth3 schoolsButler2 schools

About Richland County

Across the moderately sized Ohio county of Richland County of about 125,099 residents, the public-school footprint covers 49 schools and about 18,772 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $59,509, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 15% noticeably below the Ohio median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Richland County is made up of 24 elementary schools (7,848 students), 10 middle schools (3,869), 12 high schools (6,117), and 3 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Richland County is Mansfield City, which alone enrolls about 3,237 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Richland County has grew 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 17,688 students to 18,488. Over that span, Richland County added 1 school, going from 45 to 46.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Richland County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Richland County?
Richland County, Ohio has 49 public K-12 schools serving approximately 18,772 students.
How many high schools are in Richland County?
Richland County, Ohio has 12 public high schools, serving approximately 6,117 students.
How many middle schools are in Richland County?
Richland County, Ohio has 10 public middle schools, serving approximately 3,869 students.
How many elementary schools are in Richland County?
Richland County, Ohio has 24 public elementary schools, serving approximately 7,848 students.
What is the largest school district in Richland County?
Mansfield City is the largest school district in Richland County, serving approximately 3,237 students. The county contains 17 school districts overall.
What is the population of Richland County?
Richland County, Ohio has a population of approximately 125,099, with a median age of 41. About 21.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Richland County?
Median household income in Richland County is $59,509, below the Ohio average of $69,789. About 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Richland County?
Approximately 17.9% of adults 25 and older in Richland County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Richland County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 53.9% of students in Richland 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 Richland County schools?
Across Richland County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.2 to 1.

Richland County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data