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Ohio County

Kentucky · Public School District
10
Schools
3,910
Students
$13,923
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
64.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Ohio County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 3,910 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,923 is near the national average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (10)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ohio County Middle School07–08550
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program06–1214
Ohio County Day Treatment06–1225
Ohio County High School09–121,144
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,923Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
17%
State
58.8%
Local (property tax)
16.9%
Federal
24.3%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,910
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ohio County?
Ohio County has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,910 students.
What is the graduation rate for Ohio County?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Ohio County spend per student?
Ohio County spends $13,923 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Ohio County?
64% of students in Ohio County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Ohio County?
No, Ohio County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Ohio County serve?
Ohio County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Ohio County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Ohio County is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.