For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 719 students in Bright Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Bright Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
719 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bright 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#281 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.7%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
95%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,078 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,901 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,078
$17,380
Spending / Student
$13,901
$17,328
Best Bright Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bright Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Fair Ridge Rd
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 927-7010
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 927-7010
Gr: PK-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Whiteoak Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 North High Street
Mowrystown, OH 45155
(937) 442-3114
Mowrystown, OH 45155
(937) 442-3114
Gr: 7-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Whiteoak High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44 North High Street
Mowrystown, OH 45155
(937) 442-2241
Mowrystown, OH 45155
(937) 442-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bright Local School District?
Bright Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 719 students.
What is the rank of Bright Local School District?
Bright Local School District is ranked #296 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 Bright Local School District?
95% of Bright Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bright Local School District?
Bright Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Bright Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,901 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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