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Jefferson Area Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,623 students in Jefferson Area 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 Jefferson Area Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
1,623 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Jefferson Area Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#399 out of 897 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
4 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,499 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
93%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
128
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
132
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
167
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,593 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,645 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,593
$17,132
Spending / Student
$11,645
$17,081
Best Jefferson Area Local School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Area Sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-4731
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3134 N Main St
Rock Creek, OH 44084
(440) 563-3820
Rock Creek, OH 44084
(440) 563-3820
Grades: K-6
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Area Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-1736
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-1736
Grades: 7-8
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Grades: K-6
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 S Poplar St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Grades: 1-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Area Local School District?
Jefferson Area Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,623 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Area Local School District?
Jefferson Area Local School District is ranked #404 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Area Local School District?
93% of Jefferson Area Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Area Local School District?
Jefferson Area Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Jefferson Area Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,645 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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