Mount Vernon City

District Overview
Located at 300 Newark Road in Mount Vernon, Ohio, the Mount Vernon City School District serves as a foundational pillar of learning within a classic distant town setting. Operating as a traditional public school system, the district manages eight open schools that provide a continuous academic pathway spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. With a total enrollment of 3,374 students, Mount Vernon balances cohesive primary cohorts with robust secondary offerings, ensuring local youth receive a consistent and engaging education from early childhood through high school graduation. Families and researchers looking to connect with the district can access central services directly or explore resources online at www.mvcsd.us.

To support its student body, the Mount Vernon City School District maintains a strong professional infrastructure with nearly 995 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's classroom instruction is anchored by over 410 full-time equivalent teachers, complimented by dedicated instructional aides and an expansive support team of more than 575 full-time equivalent personnel. This extensive network of educators, administrators, and support staff fosters a well-resourced learning environment tailored to nurture student growth, academic achievement, and strong community connections across Knox County.
8
Total Schools
3,374
Total Students
410.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Vernon City
Demographic Student Count
White3,019
Hispanic103
Black44
Asian22
Two or More184
American Indian2
  • White
    3,019 (89.5%)
  • Two or More
    184 (5.5%)
  • Hispanic
    103 (3.1%)
  • Black
    44 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    22 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Mount Vernon City
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:3,374*
Teachers (FTE):410.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.2
Schools in Mount Vernon City
Found 8 Schools