For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 790 students in Southern 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 Southern Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3,540 Schools
# Students
790 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern 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 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#598 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.9%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
94%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,542 is higher than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,059 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,542
$17,380
Spending / Student
$17,059
$17,328
Best Southern Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Local Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38095 State Route 39
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2301
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2301
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Southern Local Jr/sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38095 State Route 39
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2305
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2305
Gr: 6-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
38095 State Route 39
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2343
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2343
Gr: 4-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Local School District?
Southern Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 790 students.
What is the rank of Southern Local School District?
Southern Local School District is ranked #608 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 Southern Local School District?
94% of Southern Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Local School District?
Southern Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Southern Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,059 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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