Top Rankings
Vinton County 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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,656 students in Vinton County Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Vinton County Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
5 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
1,656 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vinton County 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#483 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.7%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
97%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,371 is higher than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,462 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$36 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,371
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,462
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Vinton County Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
57750 Us Highway 50
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5236
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5236
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 Jefferson Ave
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-4155
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-4155
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38234 State Route 93
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-2731
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-2731
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Vinton County Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63870 Locker Plant Road
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5243
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5243
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Vinton County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
63910 Us Highway 50
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5258
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5258
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vinton County Local School District?
Vinton County Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,656 students.
What is the rank of Vinton County Local School District?
Vinton County Local School District is ranked #475 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. 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 Vinton County Local School District?
97% of Vinton County Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vinton County Local School District?
Vinton County Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Vinton County Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,462 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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