Top Rankings
Southern Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 680 students in Southern Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Southern Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (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
2 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
680 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Local School District, which is ranked within the top 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 75% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#410 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
75%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.1%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
17%
Showing 2000–2011. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,547 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,899 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,547
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,899
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Southern Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
920 Elm St
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-4222
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-4222
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Southern High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 Elm St
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-2611
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Local School District?
Southern Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 680 students.
What is the rank of Southern Local School District?
Southern Local School District is ranked #415 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Local School District?
94% of Southern Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Local School District?
Southern Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Southern Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,899 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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