Total enrollment
1,656
-136 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
Vinton County
Ohio · Public K-12
The 5 public K-12 schools in Vinton County cover all standard grade bands (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high), with combined enrollment around 1,656.
4-year change in Vinton County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Vinton County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Ohio | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,656 | #86 of 88 | #2,394 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #86 of 88 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #5 of 88 | #1,146 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 6.3% | #87 of 88 | #2,599 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
12,630
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,656
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$55,336
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
3
806 students
Middle
1
359 students
High
1
491 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Vinton County Local
1,656 students · 1 district in Vinton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Vinton 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+
13.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.8% under 18
Test scores in Vinton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- West Elementary· 70.0%
- South Elementary· 70.0%
- Central Elementary· 63.6%
- Vinton County Middle School· 47.0%
- Vinton County High School· 45.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton County High School | Mc Arthur | High | 09-12 | 491 | · |
| Vinton County Middle School | Mc Arthur | Middle | 06-08 | 359 | · |
| Central Elementary | Mc Arthur | Elementary | PK-05 | 327 | · |
| West Elementary | Mc Arthur | Elementary | PK-05 | 258 | · |
| South Elementary | Hamden | Elementary | PK-05 | 221 | · |
Cities in Vinton County
About Vinton County
Vinton County is a compact Ohio county of about 12,630 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 1,656 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $55,336, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 21% noticeably below the Ohio median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Vinton County comprises 3 elementary schools (806 students), 1 middle school (359), and 1 high school (491).
Vinton County Local is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,656 students across Vinton County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Vinton County has fell 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,792 students to 1,656.
On this page, the community for Vinton 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data