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Dawson-Bryant Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,104 students in Dawson-Bryant 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 Dawson-Bryant Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
3,528 Schools
# Students
1,104 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dawson-Bryant 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#318 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.2%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.54
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
97%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,927 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,010
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,927
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dawson-Bryant Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawson-bryant Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4503 State Route 243
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Dawson-bryant High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6345
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6345
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Dawson-bryant Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dawson-Bryant Local School District?
Dawson-Bryant Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,104 students.
What is the rank of Dawson-Bryant Local School District?
Dawson-Bryant Local School District is ranked #312 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson-Bryant Local School District?
97% of Dawson-Bryant Local School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dawson-Bryant Local School District?
Dawson-Bryant Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Dawson-Bryant Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,927 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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