Total enrollment
4,964
-102 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Williams County
Ohio · Public K-12
Williams County is a Ohio county whose public-school system spans 14 schools and approximately 4,964 students. Median household income runs about $61,048. The level mix is 7 elementary and 7 high schools.
4-year change in Williams County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Williams County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Ohio | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,964 | #65 of 88 | #1,347 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 14 | #70 of 88 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #8 of 88 | #1,437 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 79.9% | #3 of 78 | #496 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 23.3% | #43 of 88 | #2,006 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.
Williams County school rankings
Residents
36,719
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
7 districts
Enrollment
4,964
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,048
Below Ohio avg
Free/reduced lunch
79.9%
Above Ohio avg
Elementary
7
2,716 students
Middle
0
schools
High
7
2,248 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bryan City
1,748 students · 7 districts in Williams County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Williams 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+
13.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.0% under 18
Test scores in Williams County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Ohio state average: 59.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Edgerton Elementary School· 80.5%
- Bryan Elementary· 79.0%
- Edon High School· 76.6%
- Edon Elementary School· 73.5%
- Edgerton High School· 72.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- North Central Junior/High School· 49.5%
- Stryker High School· 56.7%
- Hilltop Elementary School· 61.7%
- Stryker Elementary School· 62.5%
- Bryan Middle School/High School· 62.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Middle School/High School | Bryan | High | 06-12 | 883 | · |
| Bryan Elementary | Bryan | Elementary | PK-05 | 865 | · |
| Montpelier Elementary School | Montpelier | Elementary | PK-07 | 471 | · |
| Montpelier High School | Montpelier | High | 07-12 | 316 | · |
| North Central Elementary School | Pioneer | Elementary | PK-06 | 308 | · |
| Edon Elementary School | Edon | Elementary | PK-06 | 296 | · |
| Hilltop Elementary School | West Unity | Elementary | KG-06 | 294 | · |
| Edgerton High School | Edgerton | High | 07-12 | 262 | · |
| Edgerton Elementary School | Edgerton | Elementary | KG-06 | 251 | · |
| Edon High School | Edon | High | 07-12 | 231 | · |
| Stryker Elementary School | Stryker | Elementary | PK-06 | 231 | · |
| North Central Junior/High School | Pioneer | High | 07-12 | 208 | · |
| Hilltop High School | West Unity | High | 07-12 | 207 | · |
| Stryker High School | Stryker | High | 07-12 | 141 | · |
Cities in Williams County
About Williams County
In Ohio, Williams County is a rural-scale county of about 36,719 residents. 14 public schools across the county teaches about 4,964 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $61,048 a year, about 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% meaningfully below the Ohio median.
In terms of grade levels, Williams County comprises 7 elementary schools (2,716 students), and 7 high schools (2,248).
Bryan City is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,748 students across Williams County.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Williams County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,066 students to 4,964.
On this page, the community for Williams County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data