Best High Schools in Sandusky County, OH

High schools
11
Students
4,608
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Sandusky County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Port Clinton High School

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Port Clinton City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 509 Students

2. Bellevue High School

B+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bellevue City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 534 Students

3. Old Fort High School

B+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Old Fort Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 352 Students

4. Margaretta High School

B

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Margaretta Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 558 Students

5. Clyde High School

B-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clyde-green Springs Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students

6. Lakota High School

C

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakota Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students

7. Fremont Ross High School

C-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students

8. Woodmore High School

D

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Woodmore Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students

9. Gibsonburg High School

D-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gibsonburg Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 246 Students

10. Technology Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Vanguard-sentinel Career & Technology Centers • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 44 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sandusky County, OH

Middle schools
7
Students
2,854
Avg actual
64%
Avg projected
56%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Sandusky County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bellevue Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bellevue City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 416 Students

2. Mcpherson Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clyde-green Springs Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students

3. Port Clinton Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Port Clinton City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students

4. Woodmore Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Woodmore Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 285 Students

5. Lakota Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakota Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 309 Students

6. Fremont Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fremont City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students

7. Gibsonburg Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gibsonburg Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 181 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Sandusky County, OH

Elementary schools
16
Students
6,504
Avg actual
72%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Sandusky County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Solomon Lutheran School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Solomon Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 83 Students

2. Margaretta Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Margaretta Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students

3. James J Hilfiker Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gibsonburg Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students

4. Bellevue Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bellevue City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 866 Students

5. Green Springs Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clyde-green Springs Exempted Village • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 479 Students

6. Woodmore Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Woodmore Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 391 Students

7. Lutz Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fremont City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students

8. Lakota Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakota Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 411 Students

9. Otis Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fremont City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students

10. Bataan Memorial Intermediate School

B-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Port Clinton City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 278 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sandusky County, OH

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Sandusky County, OH has a total population of 58,896 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sandusky County, OH

14,623

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sandusky County, OH.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

16.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

12.12 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sandusky County, OH.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sandusky County, OH.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,623 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Sandusky County, OH Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Sandusky County, OH

How many schools are in Sandusky County, OH?

Sandusky County, OH has 38 public schools: 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 14,623 students in total.

How do schools in Sandusky County perform on state tests?

On average, 38 schools in Sandusky County score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Sandusky County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sandusky County?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Sandusky County, OH

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Ottawa County, OH

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Seneca County, OH

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Erie County, OH

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Wood County, OH

  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Huron County, OH

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Wyandot County, OH

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lucas County, OH

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hancock County, OH

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Henry County, OH

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lorain County, OH

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Sandusky County

7 places in Sandusky County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (7)

School districts (4)