Top Rankings
West Branch Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,735 students in West Branch 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 West Branch Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,735 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Branch 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#194 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.3%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
93%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,058 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,372 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,058
$17,380
Spending / Student
$12,372
$17,328
Best West Branch Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Branch High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14277 S Main St
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-2183
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-2183
Gr: 8-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
West Branch Early Learning Center
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14405 Pricetown Rd
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 938-4500
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 938-4500
Gr: K-2 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
West Branch Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14409 Beloit Snodes Rd
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-4300
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-4300
Gr: 3-7 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
West Branch Digital Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14277 S Main St
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-9324
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-9324
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
2900 Knox School Rd
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 938-4490
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 938-4490
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Branch Local School District?
West Branch Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,735 students.
What is the rank of West Branch Local School District?
West Branch Local School District is ranked #262 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Branch Local School District?
93% of West Branch Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Branch Local School District?
West Branch Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is West Branch Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,372 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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