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Williams County

Ohio · Public K-12

Williams County is a Ohio county whose public-school system spans 14 campuses and approximately 4,964 students. Median household income runs about $61,048. The level mix is 7 elementary and 7 high schools.

7-year change in Williams County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,964
-484 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 91%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
7 districts
Enrollment
4,964
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
White
92%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 14 schools in Williams County ranked by score →

All schools (14)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Bryan Middle School/High SchoolBryanHigh06-12883·
Bryan ElementaryBryanElementaryPK-05865·
Montpelier Elementary SchoolMontpelierElementaryPK-07471·
Montpelier High SchoolMontpelierHigh07-12316·
North Central Elementary SchoolPioneerElementaryPK-06308·
Edon Elementary SchoolEdonElementaryPK-06296·
Hilltop Elementary SchoolWest UnityElementaryKG-06294·
Edgerton High SchoolEdgertonHigh07-12262·
Edgerton Elementary SchoolEdgertonElementaryKG-06251·
Edon High SchoolEdonHigh07-12231·
Stryker Elementary SchoolStrykerElementaryPK-06231·
North Central Junior/High SchoolPioneerHigh07-12208·
Hilltop High SchoolWest UnityHigh07-12207·
Stryker High SchoolStrykerHigh07-12141·

Cities in Williams County

Bryan2 schoolsEdgerton2 schoolsEdon2 schoolsMontpelier2 schoolsPioneer2 schoolsStryker2 schoolsWest Unity2 schools

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 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Williams County has fell 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,448 students to 4,964. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 91% to 87% over the same window.

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

How many public schools are in Williams County?
Williams County, Ohio has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,964 students.
How many high schools are in Williams County?
Williams County, Ohio has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 2,248 students.
How many elementary schools are in Williams County?
Williams County, Ohio has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,716 students.
What is the largest school district in Williams County?
Bryan City is the largest school district in Williams County, serving approximately 1,748 students. The county contains 7 school districts overall.
What is the population of Williams County?
Williams County, Ohio has a population of approximately 36,719, with a median age of 42. About 22.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Williams County?
Median household income in Williams County is $61,048, below the Ohio average of $69,789. About 9.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Williams County?
Approximately 13.7% of adults 25 and older in Williams County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Williams County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 79.9% of students in Williams 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 Williams County schools?
Across Williams County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Williams County?
Williams County residents are approximately 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Williams County school rankings

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