Top Rankings
Swanton Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,111 students in Swanton Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Swanton Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
1,111 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Swanton Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
85%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,411 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,079 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$19 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,411
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,079
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Swanton Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swanton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Crestwood Dr
Swanton, OH 43558
(419) 826-3766
Swanton, OH 43558
(419) 826-3766
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Swanton Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Elton Pkwy
Swanton, OH 43558
(419) 826-4016
Swanton, OH 43558
(419) 826-4016
Gr: 5-9 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Swanton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 N Main St
Swanton, OH 43558
(419) 826-3045
Swanton, OH 43558
(419) 826-3045
Gr: 8-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Swanton Local School District?
Swanton Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,111 students.
What is the rank of Swanton Local School District?
Swanton Local School District is ranked #135 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Swanton Local School District?
85% of Swanton Local School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Swanton Local School District?
Swanton Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Swanton Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,079 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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