Dawson-Bryant High School is a public high school in Coal Grove, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Dawson-Bryant Local School District.
Serving 272 students in grades 9-12, Dawson-bryant High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dawson-Bryant High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Ironton, OH, encompassing approximately 48.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dawson-bryant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dawson-bryant High School's student population of 272 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dawson-bryant High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dawson-bryant High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1869 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
5%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawson-bryant High School's ranking?
Dawson-bryant High School is ranked #1869 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dawson-bryant High School often compared to?
Dawson-bryant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairland High School, Chesapeake High School, Ironton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dawson-bryant High School?
The graduation rate of Dawson-bryant High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Dawson-bryant High School?
272 students attend Dawson-bryant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dawson-bryant High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawson-bryant High School?
Dawson-bryant High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dawson-bryant High School offer ?
Dawson-bryant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dawson-bryant High School part of?
Dawson-bryant High School is part of Dawson-Bryant Local School District.
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