Cambridge City

Cambridge, Ohio — 5 schools

1,883
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$16,080
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cambridge City operates 5 public schools serving 1,883 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,797 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Guernsey County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,080 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 31.8% local, 45.6% state, and 22.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $69,537 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 60/100, ranked #186 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 370:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 49.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.3% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.

Cambridge High School accounts for 26.3% of all Cambridge City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Cambridge City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. 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 City school enrollment varies 5.8× across entities

Cambridge City school enrollment ranges from 81 students (lowest) to 472 students (highest), a spread of 391 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Cambridge City student-counselor ratio is 370:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Cambridge City chronic absenteeism rate is 49.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.6%
Federal
45.6%
State
31.8%
Local

Funding Equity

60
Equity Score
186 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Guernsey County county, where this district is located.

$737
Studio/mo
$742
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,280
3 BR/mo
$1,574
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$69,537
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Cambridge City.

White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Multiracial 6.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

370:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
49.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Cambridge City

School Enrollment
Cambridge High School
472
Cambridge Primary School
433
Cambridge Intermediate School
412
Cambridge Middle School
399
Cambridge City Preschool
81

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cambridge City?

Cambridge City has 5 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,883 students.

How much does Cambridge City spend per student?

Cambridge City spends $16,080 per student. The district has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #186 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Cambridge City?

The average teacher salary in Cambridge City is $69,537 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Cambridge City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Guernsey County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Cambridge City?

Cambridge City students are 88.3% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cambridge City?

Cambridge City has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #186 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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