Tri-Valley Local School District

36 E Muskingum Ave
Dresden, OH 43821-9701
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Tri-Valley Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,785 students in Tri-Valley Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Tri-Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
6 Schools
3,529 Schools
# Students
2,785 Students
1,658,563 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
96,164 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tri-Valley Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#223 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
68%
54%
68%
60%
74%
63%
(21-22)
90-94%
86%
(2022-23)
18.5%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
91%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,558 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,412. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,111 is less than the state median of $17,360. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,558
$17,412
Spending / Student
$13,111
$17,360

Best Tri-Valley Local School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashport Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3775 Creamery Rd
Nashport, OH 43830
(740) 452-3977
Gr: K-6 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Frazeysburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 E 3rd St
Frazeysburg, OH 43822
(740) 828-2781
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Dresden Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1318 Main St
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-4001
Gr: K-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Adamsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7950 East St
Adamsville, OH 43802
(740) 796-2153
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Tri-valley Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1360 Main St
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-3531
Gr: 5-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Tri-valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
46 E Muskingum Ave
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-2921
Gr: 8-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tri-Valley Local School District?
Tri-Valley Local School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,785 students.
What is the rank of Tri-Valley Local School District?
Tri-Valley Local School District is ranked #221 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tri-Valley Local School District?
91% of Tri-Valley Local School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tri-Valley Local School District?
Tri-Valley Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Tri-Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,111 is less than the state median of $17,360. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,785 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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