Clear Fork Valley Local School District

211 School St
Bellville, OH 44813-1232
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,526 students in Clear Fork Valley 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 Clear Fork Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (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 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,526 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clear Fork Valley Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#330 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
57%
54%
67%
60%
73%
63%
(21-22)
≥95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
94%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,193 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,328 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,193
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,328
$17,235

Best Clear Fork Valley Local School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellville Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
195 School St
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3244
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 College St
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 883-3451
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Clear Fork High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Clear Fork Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3111
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
125 College St
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 886-3855
Grades: PK
| 58 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clear Fork Valley Local School District?
Clear Fork Valley Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,526 students.
What is the rank of Clear Fork Valley Local School District?
Clear Fork Valley Local School District is ranked #326 out of 916 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 Clear Fork Valley Local School District?
94% of Clear Fork Valley Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clear Fork Valley Local School District?
Clear Fork 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 Clear Fork Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,328 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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