Graham Local School District

9915 Us Highway 36
Saint Paris, OH 43072-9496
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,648 students in Graham Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Graham Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
1,648 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Graham Local School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#460 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
53%
54%
58%
60%
63%
63%
92%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
92%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,760 in this school district is less 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 $12,208 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
$23 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,760
$17,295
Spending / Student
$12,208
$17,243

Best Graham Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graham Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9464 Us Highway 36
Saint Paris, OH 43072
(937) 663-4449
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Graham High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 Us Highway 36
Saint Paris, OH 43072
(937) 663-4127
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Graham Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9644 Us Highway 36
Saint Paris, OH 43072
(937) 663-5339
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Graham Local School District?
Graham Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,648 students.
What is the rank of Graham Local School District?
Graham Local School District is ranked #458 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Graham Local School District?
92% of Graham Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Graham Local School District?
Graham Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Graham Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,208 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: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,648 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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