Top Rankings
New Boston 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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 370 students in New Boston Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in New Boston Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
3 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
370 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Boston Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#558 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.6%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
89%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,922 is higher than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,773 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,922
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,773
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best New Boston Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-5225
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-5225
Gr: 4-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Stanton Primary Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4637
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4637
Gr: PK-3 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Glenwood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Boston Local School District?
New Boston Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 370 students.
What is the rank of New Boston Local School District?
New Boston Local School District is ranked #576 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Boston Local School District?
89% of New Boston Local School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Boston Local School District?
New Boston Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is New Boston Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,773 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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