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Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,435 students in Adams County Ohio Valley 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 Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
7 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
3,435 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Adams County Ohio Valley 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 80% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#459 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Graduation Rate
80%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.6%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2001–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
96%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,560 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,101 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$59 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,560
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,101
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peebles Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Indian Dr
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2611
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2611
Gr: PK-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
West Union Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2951
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2951
Gr: PK-6 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
North Adams Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2295 Moores Rd
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2516
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2516
Gr: PK-6 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
North Adams High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
96 Green Devil Dr
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2528
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2528
Gr: 7-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Peebles High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25719 State Route 41
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2681
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2681
Gr: 7-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
West Union High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
97 Dragon Lair Dr
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-5553
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-5553
Gr: 7-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2336
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2336
Gr: 11-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District?
Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,435 students.
What is the rank of Adams Countyio Valley Local School District?
Adams Countyio Valley Local School District is ranked #453 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Adams Countyio Valley Local School District?
96% of Adams Countyio Valley Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adams Countyio Valley Local School District?
Adams Countyio Valley Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Adams Countyio Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,101 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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