NCES CCD 2024-25 6 schools OH

Best-Resourced Schools in Cambridge, OH

6 public K-12 schools in Cambridge from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

6 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Cambridge's 6 public schools is Cambridge High School, scoring 40/100, against a city average of 34.3/100. Computed live across every Cambridge campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Cambridge, OH, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

6
Schools
1,921
Students
34.3/100
Avg Quality
17.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Cambridge Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Cambridge, OH enrolls 1,921 students across 6 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 17.2:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 34.3/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Cambridge on this index is Cambridge High School, at 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 472 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Cambridge spans 2 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Cambridge High School accounts for 24.6% of all Cambridge public-school enrollment

That concentration means Cambridge-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: High. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Cambridge school enrollment varies 5.8× across entities

Cambridge school enrollment ranges from 81 students (lowest) to 472 students (highest), a spread of 391 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Cambridge student-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Cambridge is typically wider than the Cambridge-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Cambridge High School 40
2. Cambridge Primary School 18
3. Cambridge Intermediate School 31
4. Cambridge Middle School 32
5. Pike Elementary School 55
6. Cambridge City Preschool 30

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Cambridge, OH?

The highest-ranked school in Cambridge is Cambridge High School with a quality score of 40/100. There are 6 public schools in Cambridge with 1,921 total students.

How many schools are in Cambridge, OH?

Cambridge has 6 public schools with a total enrollment of 1,921 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 17.2:1.

Other Cities in Ohio

Side-by-side: Compare any two schools or districts in Ohio →

Explore PlainSchools

Related Guides

Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.