Top Rankings
Central Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 882 students in Central 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 Central Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
3,529 Schools
# Students
882 Students
1,658,563 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
96,164 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.2%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
88%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,977 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,382. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,451 is less than the state median of $19,014. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$32,146 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$31,536 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,977
$19,382
Spending / Student
$18,451
$19,014
Best Central Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2378
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2378
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2331
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14060 Blosser Rd
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2511
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2511
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Local School District?
Central Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 882 students.
What is the rank of Central Local School District?
Central Local School District is ranked #202 out of 909 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Local School District?
88% of Central Local School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Local School District?
Central Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Central Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,451 is less than the state median of $19,014. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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