For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,868 students in Perkins Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Perkins Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
1,868 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Perkins Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#394 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.8%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
4%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
75%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,306 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,749 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$29 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,306
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,749
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Perkins Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1313 E Strub Rd
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0214
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0214
Gr: 3-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Perkins High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3714 Campbell St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-1252
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-1252
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Briar Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 South Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0132
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0132
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
310 Douglas Dr
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-4352
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-4352
Gr: PK-2 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perkins Local School District?
Perkins Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,868 students.
What is the rank of Perkins Local School District?
Perkins Local School District is ranked #393 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Perkins Local School District?
75% of Perkins Local School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perkins Local School District?
Perkins Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Perkins Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,749 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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