Top Rankings
South-Western City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 21,619 students in South-Western City 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 South-Western City School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
34 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
21,619 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
1,137 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
South-Western City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#563 out of 897 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
57%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.51
# American Indian Students
27 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
619 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,131 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
7%
# Black Students
3,637 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
17%
17%
# White Students
11,720 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
54%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,477 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
570
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
1,586
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,462
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,524
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,584
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,609
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,571
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,689
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,652
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,725
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,119
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,570
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,494
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,464
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,831 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,352 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$364 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$354 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,831
$17,132
Spending / Student
$16,352
$17,081
Best South-Western City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Holton Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8025
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8025
Grades: K-4
| 700 students
Rank: #22.
Jc Sommer Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3055 Kingston Ave
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8350
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8350
Grades: K-4
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2271 Holton Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3800
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3800
Grades: 7-8
| 657 students
Rank: #44.
Hayes Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4436 Haughn Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-6200
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-6200
Grades: 5-7
| 465 students
Rank: #55.
Grove City High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4665 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3300
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,852 students
Rank: #66.
Monterey Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3811 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8250
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8250
Grades: K-4
| 419 students
Rank: #77.
Darby Woods Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 Westwoods Blvd
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 801-8075
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 801-8075
Grades: K-4
| 543 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Darbydale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7000 London Groveport Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8050
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8050
Grades: K-4
| 395 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
James A Harmon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1861 Gantz Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8150
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8150
Grades: PK-4
| 547 students
Rank: #1010.
Brookpark Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2803 Southwest Blvd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3500
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 526 students
Rank: #1111.
Park Street Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3191 Park St
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8800
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8800
Grades: 5-6
| 719 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Crossing High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Big Run South Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-6500
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,577 students
Rank: #1313.
Bolton Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2695 Holt Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8275
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8275
Grades: PK-4
| 633 students
Rank: #1414.
Richard Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3646 Richard Ave
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8325
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8325
Grades: K-4
| 379 students
Rank: #1515.
Pleasant View Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7255 Kropp Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3900
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3900
Grades: 7-8
| 915 students
Rank: #1616.
Prairie Norton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Grades: PK-4
| 553 students
Rank: #1717.
Holt Crossing Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2706 Holt Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8700
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8700
Grades: 5-6
| 680 students
Rank: #1818.
Westland High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
146 Galloway Rd
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 851-7000
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 851-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,908 students
Rank: #1919.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Cameron St
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8200
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8200
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #2020.
Finland Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Finland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-3600
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 654 students
Rank: #2121.
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 Galloway Rd
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 801-8850
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 801-8850
Grades: 5-6
| 775 students
Rank: #2222.
Alton Hall Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
982 Alton Rd
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 801-8000
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 801-8000
Grades: K-4
| 470 students
Rank: #2323.
West Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Briggs Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 279-0646
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 279-0646
Grades: K-4
| 482 students
Rank: #2424.
Franklin Heights High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #2525.
Norton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-3700
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 623 students
Rank: #2626.
Franklin Woods Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1831 Finland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8600
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8600
Grades: 5-6
| 623 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Finland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Finland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8125
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8125
Grades: K-4
| 378 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Amesbury Way
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8300
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8300
Grades: K-4
| 586 students
Rank: #2929.
East Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 Richmond Rd
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8100
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8100
Grades: PK-4
| 248 students
Rank: #3030.
Stiles Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Stiles Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8375
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8375
Grades: PK-4
| 629 students
Rank: n/an/a
2975 Kingston Ave
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 279-6356
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 279-6356
Grades: PK
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
South-western Career Academy
Vocational School
4750 Big Run South Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3400
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
South-western Preschool Center
Special Education School
4324 Haughn Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8448
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8448
Grades: PK
| 209 students
Rank: n/an/a
4704 Stiles Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-5533
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-5533
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South-Western City School District?
South-Western City School District manages 34 public schools serving 21,619 students.
What is the rank of South-Western City School District?
South-Western City School District is ranked #559 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South-Western City School District?
54% of South-Western City School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South-Western City School District?
South-Western City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is South-Western City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,352 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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