Gallipolis City School District

61 State St
Gallipolis, OH 45631-1131
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 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
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,859 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
96,353 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%)
47%
54%
55%
60%
58%
63%
87%
86%
(2022-23)
27.4%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
90%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,576 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,783 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,576
$17,380
Spending / Student
$12,783
$17,328

Best Gallipolis City School District Public Schools (2026)

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 $12,783 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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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