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Galion City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,559 students in Galion City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Galion City School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,559 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Galion City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#489 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.5%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
89%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,695 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,613 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,695
$17,380
Spending / Student
$15,613
$17,328
Best Galion City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
476 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3676
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3676
Gr: 3-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Galion Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
474 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3134
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3134
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Galion High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
472 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-6500
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
478 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-4010
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-4010
Gr: PK-2 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galion City School District?
Galion City School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,559 students.
What is the rank of Galion City School District?
Galion City School District is ranked #498 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Galion City School District?
89% of Galion City School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galion City School District?
Galion City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Galion City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,613 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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