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Symmes Valley Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 741 students in Symmes Valley 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 Symmes Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
3,540 Schools
# Students
741 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Symmes Valley 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#386 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.9%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
98%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,483 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,877 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,483
$17,380
Spending / Student
$16,877
$17,328
Best Symmes Valley Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Symmes Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14860 State Route 141
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-0022
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-0022
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Symmes Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14778 State Route 141
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-2371
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-2371
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Symmes Valley Local School District?
Symmes Valley Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 741 students.
What is the rank of Symmes Valley Local School District?
Symmes Valley Local School District is ranked #384 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Symmes Valley Local School District?
98% of Symmes Valley Local School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Symmes Valley Local School District?
Symmes Valley Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Symmes Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,877 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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