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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 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 44% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), 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
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,161 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
96,800 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 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#545 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
63%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 $17,287. 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 $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,989
$17,287
Spending / Student
$14,470
$17,235
Best Gallia County Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4834 State Route 325
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 379-2532
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 379-2532
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Addaville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1333 Brick School Rd
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 367-7283
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 367-7283
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Vinton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 Keystone Rd
Vinton, OH 45686
(740) 388-8261
Vinton, OH 45686
(740) 388-8261
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
River Valley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8779 State Route 160
Bidwell, OH 45614
(740) 446-8399
Bidwell, OH 45614
(740) 446-8399
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
South Gallia High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Rebel Dr
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 256-1054
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 256-1054
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #66.
South Gallia Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Rebel Dr
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 379-9085
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 379-9085
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Rank: #77.
Hannan Trace Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9345 State Route 218
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 256-6468
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 256-6468
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #88.
River Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8785 State Route 160
Bidwell, OH 45614
(740) 446-2926
Bidwell, OH 45614
(740) 446-2926
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #99.
Southern Ohio Digital Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
218 N College Ave
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 245-7585
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 245-7585
Grades: 5-12
| 58 students
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 #535 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) 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: 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 $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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