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Seneca County

Ohio · Public K-12

Combined enrollment across Seneca County's 19 public schools is roughly 5,331 students, an average of about 281 per campus. Tiffin City Schools runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools.

7-year change in Seneca County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,227
-1,137 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
-2 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 88%
% Hispanic
6%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
19
8 districts
Enrollment
5,331
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,025
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.3%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
9
2,503 students
Middle
2
727 students
High
7
1,997 students
Combined / other
1
104 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Tiffin City Schools
2,524 students · 8 districts in Seneca County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Seneca 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
90%
Hispanic
6%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
40
21.4% under 18

Test scores in Seneca County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.

See all 14 schools in Seneca County ranked by score →

All schools (19)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Columbian High SchoolTiffinHigh09-12786·
Tiffin Middle SchoolTiffinMiddle06-08534·
Hopewell-Loudon Local Elementary SchoolBascomElementaryPK-06397·
Old Fort Elementary School Bettsville CampusBettsvilleElementaryPK-06380·
Hopewell-Loudon Local High SchoolBascomHigh07-12366·
Krout 2-3 ElementaryTiffinElementary02-03346·
Seneca East ElementaryAtticaElementaryKG-05345·
Washington K-1 Elementary SchoolTiffinElementaryKG-01320·
Noble 4-5 ElementaryTiffinElementary04-05317·
Seneca East High SchoolAtticaHigh09-12289·
Old Fort High SchoolTiffinHigh07-12264·
New Riegel High SchoolNew RiegelHigh06-12224·
Seneca East Middle SchoolAtticaMiddle06-08193·
New Riegel Elementary SchoolNew RiegelElementaryKG-05179·
Lincoln Pre-Kindergarten SchoolTiffinElementaryPK-PK117·
Tornado AcademyTiffinCombinedKG-12104·
Bridges Community Academy dba Bridges Preparatory AcademyTiffinElementaryKG-08102·
North Central AcademyTiffinHigh08-1268·
Sentinel Career & Technology CenterTiffinHigh09-120·

Cities in Seneca County

Tiffin11 schoolsAttica3 schoolsBascom2 schoolsNew Riegel2 schoolsBettsville1 school

About Seneca County

In Ohio, Seneca County is a low-population county of about 54,770 residents. 19 public schools across the county serves about 5,331 students between them.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,025 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 5% lower than the Ohio median.

For a sense of the school types, Seneca County is built around 9 elementary schools (2,503 students), 2 middle schools (727), 7 high schools (1,997), and 1 combined or other schools.

Tiffin City Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,524 students across Seneca County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,227 students, shrank 18% from the 6,364 reported in SY 2017-18. Seneca County now counts 17 public schools, down from 19 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Seneca County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Seneca County?
Seneca County, Ohio has 19 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,331 students.
How many high schools are in Seneca County?
Seneca County, Ohio has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 1,997 students.
How many middle schools are in Seneca County?
Seneca County, Ohio has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 727 students.
How many elementary schools are in Seneca County?
Seneca County, Ohio has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,503 students.
What is the largest school district in Seneca County?
Tiffin City Schools is the largest school district in Seneca County, serving approximately 2,524 students. The county contains 8 school districts overall.
How many people live in Seneca County?
Seneca County has roughly 54,770 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Seneca County?
Median household income in Seneca County is $66,025, below the Ohio average of $69,789. About 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Seneca County?
Approximately 20.6% of adults 25 and older in Seneca County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Seneca County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 59.3% of students in Seneca 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 Seneca County schools?
Across Seneca County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 21.0 to 1.

Seneca County school rankings

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