Educational Attainment
Degrees held by adults.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502OH).
| Indicator | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher (%)2023, ACS | 31.2 | 35.0 |
Schools
K-12 school system.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Per-pupil spending (USD)2023, NCES | 15100 | 15600 |
Universities
Higher education.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| College enrollment (thousands)2023, NCES | 610 | 18600 |
- •Ohio State's main campus in Columbus enrolls more than 60,000 students.
Graduation Rates
Completion of high school.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rate (%)2023, NCES | 87.0 | 87.0 |
Student Enrollment
Students in the system.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| K-12 enrollment (M)2023, NCES | 1.65 | 49.5 |
Student-Teacher Ratios
Class staffing.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio2023, NCES | 16.5 | 15.4 |