Paint Valley Local School District

7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612-9708
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 721 students in Paint Valley Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Paint Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,529 Schools
# Students
721 Students
1,658,563 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
96,164 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paint Valley 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#546 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
48%
54%
51%
60%
50-54%
63%
(21-22)
85-89%
86%
(2022-23)
28.1%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.54
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
95%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,932 is higher than the state median of $17,412. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,671 is less than the state median of $17,360. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,932
$17,412
Spending / Student
$16,671
$17,360

Best Paint Valley Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paint Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Paint Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3582
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Paint Valley Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paint Valley Local School District?
Paint Valley Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 721 students.
What is the rank of Paint Valley Local School District?
Paint Valley Local School District is ranked #549 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Paint Valley Local School District?
95% of Paint Valley Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paint Valley Local School District?
Paint Valley Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Paint Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,671 is less than the state median of $17,360. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 721 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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