Buckeye Valley Local School District

679 Coover Rd
Delaware, OH 43015-9562
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Buckeye Valley Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,284 students in Buckeye Valley Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Buckeye Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (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 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
2,284 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Buckeye Valley Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#209 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
69%
54%
69%
60%
73%
63%
(21-22)
90-94%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
90%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,611 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,981 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,611
$17,295
Spending / Student
$13,981
$17,243

Best Buckeye Valley Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Valley West Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4340 State Route 257 S
Ostrander, OH 43061
(740) 666-2731
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Buckeye Valley Local High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Coover Rd
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-1349
Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
683 Coover Rd
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-6626
Gr: 5-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Buckeye Valley East Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
522 E High St
Ashley, OH 43003
(740) 363-2253
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Buckeye Valley Local School District?
Buckeye Valley Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,284 students.
What is the rank of Buckeye Valley Local School District?
Buckeye Valley Local School District is ranked #195 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buckeye Valley Local School District?
90% of Buckeye Valley Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buckeye Valley Local School District?
Buckeye 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 Buckeye Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,981 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,284 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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