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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.

7-year change in Vinton County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,656
-395 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
97%
was 98%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,656
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
White
96%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
97%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 5 schools in Vinton County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Vinton County High SchoolMc ArthurHigh09-12491·
Vinton County Middle SchoolMc ArthurMiddle06-08359·
Central ElementaryMc ArthurElementaryPK-05327·
West ElementaryMc ArthurElementaryPK-05258·
South ElementaryHamdenElementaryPK-05221·

Cities in Vinton County

Mc Arthur4 schoolsHamden1 school

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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Vinton County has fell 19% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,051 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

How many K-12 schools serve Vinton County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Vinton County, Ohio, with a combined enrollment of about 1,656.
How many high schools are in Vinton County?
Vinton County, Ohio has 1 public high school, serving approximately 491 students.
How many middle schools are in Vinton County?
Vinton County, Ohio has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 359 students.
How many elementary schools are in Vinton County?
Vinton County, Ohio has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 806 students.
What is the largest school district in Vinton County?
Vinton County Local is the largest school district in Vinton County, serving approximately 1,656 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Vinton County?
Vinton County has roughly 12,630 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Vinton County?
Median household income in Vinton County is $55,336, below the Ohio average of $69,789. About 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Vinton County?
Approximately 13.4% of adults 25 and older in Vinton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Vinton County schools?
Across Vinton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Vinton County?
Vinton County residents are approximately 96% White, 0% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 1% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data