Mathews Local School District

4096 Cadwallader Sonk Rd
Cortland, OH 44410-9445
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 580 students in Mathews 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 Mathews Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
580 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mathews Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#306 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
65%
52%
61%
60%
70-74%
63%
≥90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
93%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,114 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,995 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,114
$17,287
Spending / Student
$14,995
$17,235

Best Mathews Local School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4095 Sheridan Dr
Vienna, OH 44473
(330) 637-3500
Grades: 3-5
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Mathews Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4429 Warren Sharon Rd
Vienna, OH 44473
(330) 637-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Mathews High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4429 Warren Sharon Rd
Vienna, OH 44473
(330) 637-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
3306 Ridge Rd
Cortland, OH 44410
(330) 637-3500
Grades: K-2
| 146 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mathews Local School District?
Mathews Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 580 students.
What is the rank of Mathews Local School District?
Mathews Local School District is ranked #292 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mathews Local School District?
93% of Mathews Local School District students are White, 3% 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 Mathews Local School District?
Mathews Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Mathews Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,995 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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