Gallipolis City School District

61 State St
Gallipolis, OH 45631-1131
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,859 students in Gallipolis 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 Gallipolis City School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
1,859 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gallipolis 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#525 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

47%
54%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55%
60%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

58%
63%
87%
86.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
27.4%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.54

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%

Showing 2010–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
2%
8%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
17%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
90%
65%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,294 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,038 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$32,146 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$28 MM
$31,536 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,294
$19,383

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,038
$19,015

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Gallipolis City School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
113 Centenary Church Rd
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3236
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
439 Lake Drive
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5333
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 4th Ave
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3213
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Gallia Academy High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2855 Centenary Rd
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3212
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Gallia Academy Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
340 4th Ave
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3211
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gallipolis City School District?
Gallipolis City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,859 students.
What is the rank of Gallipolis City School District?
Gallipolis City School District is ranked #522 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Gallipolis City School District?
90% of Gallipolis City School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gallipolis City School District?
Gallipolis City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Gallipolis City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,038 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,859 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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