Gallia County Local School District

4836 State Route 325
Patriot, OH 45658-8960
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Gallia County Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,161 students in Gallia County Local 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 Gallia County Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
2,161 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gallia County Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#490 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
53%
54%
54%
60%
47%
63%
82%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
94%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,989 is higher than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,470 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,989
$17,295
Spending / Student
$14,470
$17,243

Best Gallia County Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4834 State Route 325
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 379-2532
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Addaville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1333 Brick School Rd
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 367-7283
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Vinton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Keystone Rd
Vinton, OH 45686
(740) 388-8261
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
River Valley Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8779 State Route 160
Bidwell, OH 45614
(740) 446-8399
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
South Gallia High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Rebel Dr
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 256-1054
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Hannan Trace Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9345 State Route 218
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 256-6468
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
South Gallia Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Rebel Dr
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 379-9085
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
River Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8785 State Route 160
Bidwell, OH 45614
(740) 446-2926
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Southern Ohio Digital Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
218 N College Ave
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 245-7585
Gr: 5-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gallia County Local School District?
Gallia County Local School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,161 students.
What is the rank of Gallia County Local School District?
Gallia County Local School District is ranked #488 out of 916 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gallia County Local School District?
94% of Gallia County Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gallia County Local School District?
Gallia County Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Gallia County Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,470 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,161 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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