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3 schools in Jefferson Local

Ohio · 976 students · 1 city

Public K-12 education in Jefferson Local reaches 976 students across 3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Jefferson Local

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
976
-197 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Norwood Elementary SchoolWest JeffersonElementaryKG-05445
West Jefferson High SchoolWest JeffersonHigh09-12279
West Jefferson Middle SchoolWest JeffersonMiddle06-08252

About Jefferson Local

Jefferson Local is a sparse Ohio school district running 3 campuses with combined enrollment near 976.

Looking at the level breakdown, Jefferson Local is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 325 in this district, lower than the Ohio typical of 469.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 17%: 1,173 students in SY 2017-18 versus 976 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Jefferson Local discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Jefferson Local run?
Jefferson Local has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 976 students in Ohio.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Jefferson Local?
Jefferson Local includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Jefferson Local?
Norwood Elementary School is the largest public school in Jefferson Local by enrollment, with approximately 445 students.
What grade levels does Jefferson Local serve?
Jefferson Local schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, across 3 campuses.