Top Rankings
Benton Carroll Salem Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,336 students in Benton Carroll Salem Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Benton Carroll Salem Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,336 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Benton Carroll Salem Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 916 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
#94 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
92%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,058 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,728 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,058
$17,287
Spending / Student
$15,728
$17,235
Best Benton Carroll Salem Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Harbor High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11661 W State Route 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6216
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6216
Gr: 7-12 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
R C Waters Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 E Ottawa St
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6219
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6219
Gr: K-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Locust St
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6217
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6217
Gr: 4-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton Carroll Salem Local School District?
Benton Carroll Salem Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,336 students.
What is the rank of Benton Carroll Salem Local School District?
Benton Carroll Salem Local School District is ranked #97 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Carroll Salem Local School District?
92% of Benton Carroll Salem Local School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton Carroll Salem Local School District?
Benton Carroll Salem Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Benton Carroll Salem Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,728 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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