Top Rankings
Hillsdale Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 857 students in Hillsdale Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Hillsdale Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
857 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hillsdale 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#287 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
96%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,356 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,907 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,356
$17,287
Spending / Student
$30,907
$17,235
Best Hillsdale Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsdale Pk-6
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
479 Township Road 1902
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-4364
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-4364
Gr: PK-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Hillsdale 7-12
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
479 Township Road 1902
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-6841
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-6841
Gr: 7-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsdale Local School District?
Hillsdale Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 857 students.
What is the rank of Hillsdale Local School District?
Hillsdale Local School District is ranked #286 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsdale Local School District?
96% of Hillsdale Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsdale Local School District?
Hillsdale Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Hillsdale Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,907 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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