Garaway Local School District

146 Dover Rd Nw
Sugarcreek, OH 44681-9309
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,055 students in Garaway Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Garaway Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
5 Schools
3,529 Schools
# Students
1,055 Students
1,658,563 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
96,164 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Garaway Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#150 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
74%
54%
72%
60%
73%
63%
(21-22)
90-94%
86%
(2022-23)
4.9%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
91%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,077 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,412. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,305 is less than the state median of $17,360. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,077
$17,412
Spending / Student
$13,305
$17,360

Best Garaway Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dundee Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8072 School St
Dundee, OH 44624
(330) 852-2022
Gr: K-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Ragersville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2405 Ragersville Rd Sw
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
(330) 897-5021
Gr: K-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Garaway High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
146 Dover Rd Nw
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
(330) 852-2422
Gr: 7-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Baltic Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 E Main St
Baltic, OH 43804
(330) 897-7261
Gr: K-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Miller Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
840 Miller Ave Sw
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
(330) 852-2441
Gr: K-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Garaway Local School District?
Garaway Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,055 students.
What is the rank of Garaway Local School District?
Garaway Local School District is ranked #154 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garaway Local School District?
91% of Garaway Local School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garaway Local School District?
Garaway Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Garaway Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,305 is less than the state median of $17,360. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,055 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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