Fairlawn Local School District

18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365-9755
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Fairlawn 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 569 students in Fairlawn 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 Fairlawn Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
569 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fairlawn Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#100 out of 929 school districts
(Top 20%)
81%
52%
74%
60%
80-84%
63%
≥90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
96%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,996 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,436 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,996
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,436
$17,235

Best Fairlawn Local School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairlawn Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Fairlawn High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Grades: 6-12
| 293 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fairlawn Local School District?
Fairlawn Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 569 students.
What is the rank of Fairlawn Local School District?
Fairlawn Local School District is ranked #102 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairlawn Local School District?
96% of Fairlawn Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairlawn Local School District?
Fairlawn Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Fairlawn Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,436 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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