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5 schools in Vinton County Local

Ohio · 1,656 students · 2 cities

Public K-12 education in Vinton County Local reaches 1,656 students across 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Vinton County Local

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,656
-136 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Vinton County Local ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn OhioIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,656#264 of 584#5,088 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#189 of 584N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.5:1#49 of 579#3,817 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
6.3%#408 of 422#6,735 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Vinton County Local

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 2,051 to 1,656 students (down 19%) and from 146 to 123 full-time teachers (down 16%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Vinton County High SchoolMc ArthurHigh09-12491
Vinton County Middle SchoolMc ArthurMiddle06-08359
Central ElementaryMc ArthurElementaryPK-05327
West ElementaryMc ArthurElementaryPK-05258
South ElementaryHamdenElementaryPK-05221

About Vinton County Local

Across 5 schools, Vinton County Local instructs about 1,656 students in Ohio. By footprint it is a sparse district.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Vinton County Local is built around 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Vinton County Local is about 331, noticeably below the Ohio average of roughly 469.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,656 students, shrank 8% from the 1,792 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Vinton County Local 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 public schools does Vinton County Local run?
Vinton County Local has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,656 students in Ohio.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Vinton County Local?
Vinton County Local includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Vinton County Local?
Vinton County High School is the largest public school in Vinton County Local by enrollment, with approximately 491 students.
What grade levels does Vinton County Local serve?
Vinton County Local serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 5 schools.
What cities does Vinton County Local serve?
Vinton County Local operates schools in Mc Arthur, Hamden across Ohio.