Buckeye Local School District

3044 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256-9411
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Buckeye 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,110 students in Buckeye 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 Buckeye Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
3,529 Schools
# Students
2,110 Students
1,658,563 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
96,164 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Buckeye Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#138 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
74%
54%
74%
60%
78%
63%
(21-22)
≥95%
86%
(2022-23)
19%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
90%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,880 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,412. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,352 is less than the state median of $17,360. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,880
$17,412
Spending / Student
$12,352
$17,360

Best Buckeye Local School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Primary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3180 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Gr: K-3 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Buckeye Intermediate School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3140 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Gr: 4-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Junior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3024 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Gr: 7-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Buckeye High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3084 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Buckeye Local School District?
Buckeye Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,110 students.
What is the rank of Buckeye Local School District?
Buckeye Local School District is ranked #139 out of 909 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buckeye Local School District?
90% of Buckeye Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buckeye Local School District?
Buckeye Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Buckeye Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,352 is less than the state median of $17,360. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,110 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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