Columbiana County

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Lisbon, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 86/100 ranks Columbiana County #7 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $33,655 per pupil, Columbiana County ranks #9 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

219
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$33,655
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Columbiana County operates 1 public schools serving 219 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Columbiana County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $33,655 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 97 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 43.6% local, 50.5% state, and 5.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 86/100, ranked #7 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 53.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.3% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Columbiana County, enrolling 180 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Columbiana County accounts for 82.2% of all Columbiana County student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Columbiana County a distant remainder — means Columbiana County-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

Columbiana County chronic absenteeism rate is 53.9% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.9%
Federal
50.5%
State
43.6%
Local

Funding Equity

86
Equity Score
7 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Columbiana County.

White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.1%
Multiracial 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

53.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Columbiana County

School Enrollment
Columbiana County
180

How Columbiana County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ohio College Preparatory School Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Cleveland College Preparatory School Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
West Park Academy Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Columbiana County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Ohio

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Columbus City Schools District
45,338 students · 118 schools · $20,324/pupil
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Cincinnati Public Schools
35,585 students · 65 schools · $18,181/pupil
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Cleveland Municipal
33,998 students · 95 schools · $21,661/pupil
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Olentangy Local
23,281 students · 27 schools · $13,879/pupil
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Toledo City
21,814 students · 57 schools · $18,515/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Columbiana County?

Columbiana County has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 219 students.

How much does Columbiana County spend per student?

Columbiana County spends $33,655 per student. The district has an equity score of 86/100, ranking #7 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Columbiana County?

Columbiana County students are 93.3% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Columbiana County?

Columbiana County has an equity score of 86/100, ranking #7 out of 806 districts in Ohio.