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About Fairfield County Schools

Fairfield County is comprised of 8 local school districts. Each district offers its own unique classes, sports, programs, opportunities, and advantages—and boasts plenty of achievements, recognitions, and certifications. Take a closer look at what each district has to offer its students.

Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools

Serving the countryside communities around Amanda, OH, Amanda-Clearcreek Local Schools serve students in Amanda Primary, Amanda Elementary, Amanda Middle, and Amanda High School. The district offers a wide array of opportunities, including College Credit Plus, AP/Advanced/Honors programs, Dual Enrollment with Ohio Christian University, Ohio University Pathway, and Career and Technical Studies, including agriculture & environment, finance and business, arts and communication, education, engineering and science, health science, and much more.

Additionally, Amanda High School has been Recognized at the State and National levels by US News & World Report.

Berne Union Local School District

Berne Union Local School District is located in the southeast corner of Fairfield County in the small town of Sugar Grove, about 40 miles southeast of Columbus. Comprised of one elementary, one middle, and one high school, Berne serves about 850 students with top-notch academics, athletics, and extracurricular opportunities (like 3 different types of band!). Additionally, Berne Union High School has been Recognized at State and National levels by US News & World Report.

Bloom-Carroll Local School District

Outstanding academics, award-winning arts and athletic programs, and top-notch opportunities await at Bloom-Carroll Local Schools. The district, situated 20 miles southeast of Columbus in the townships of Bloom and Greenfield, is comprised of a primary, intermediate, middle, and high school, and has been ranked in the Top 200 School Districts in Ohio by Niche.com.

Fairfield Union School District

Fairfield Union School District is located in and around the towns of Pleasantville and Rushville, about 30 miles southeast of Columbus and eight miles northeast of Lancaster. The district is comprised of Pleasantville Elementary, Bremen Elementary, Rushville Middle, and Fairfield Union High. It offers plenty of clubs and organizations, like the Fairfield Union Occupational Work Experience Class, and academic opportunities like College Credit Plus, career classes at Eastland and Fairfield Career Centers, and College Pathways at Ohio University, Ohio State, and Hocking College.

Lancaster City School District

Situated in the thriving city of Lancaster, OH just 30 miles southeast of Columbus, Lancaster City School District is comprised of five elementary schools, two junior high schools, and Lancaster High. It offers a rich curriculum to over 6,300 students that includes a diverse offering of sports, academic opportunities, and extracurriculars, including 13 AP classes, college credit courses, college pathways at Ohio University, two STEM programs, foreign language, and much more. It enjoys strong community support and is proud to offer every student a school-issued Chromebook for advanced technological learning.

Liberty Union-Thurston School District

Situated in the city of Baltimore, OH about 25 miles southeast of Columbus, Liberty Union-Thurston School District offers one elementary, one middle, and one high school. The district offers outstanding opportunities in sports, academics, and extracurricular acitivities, inclyding Career & Technical Education at Eastland and Fairfield centers, College Credit Plus, and a variety of sports and clubs.

Additionally, Liberty Union Thurston High was Recognized Nationally by US News & World Report and ranked the #207 Best High School in Ohio.

Pickerington Local School District

Located about 15 miles southeast of Columbus, the bustling city of Pickerington is proud to serve over 10,000 students with the top-notch schools of Pickerington Local School District, including seven elementary schools, two junior high schools, two high schools, and the Pickerington Community School. It even boasts two National Blue Ribbon schools.

Additionally, Pickerington High School Central was ranked the #72 Best High School in Ohio and awarded a Silver Award by US News & World Report, and Pickerington High School North was ranked #69 Best (also a Silver Award). The district itself was ranked the #47 Best School District in Ohio by Niche.com.

Walnut Township

Walnut Township Local School District consists of Millersport Elementary and Millersport Jr/Sr High, both located in the town of Millersport, located approximately 30 miles east of Columbus. Students enjoy diverse academic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities, including baseball, cross country, golf, softball, football, basketball, art club, honor society, Spanish club, and more.