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South Point High School vs. Ironton High School

Should you attend South Point High School or Ironton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
South Point High School
983 County Road 60
South Point, OH 45680
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Ironton High School
1701 S 7th St
Ironton, OH 45638
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 343 students in grades 9-12, South Point High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 418 students in grades 9-12, Ironton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
343 students
418 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Point High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ironton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Point High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ironton High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Point High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ironton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Point High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Point Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ironton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ironton City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2170 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
#2359 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Point High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ironton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Point High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Point Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ironton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ironton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Point High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Point Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ironton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ironton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Point High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Point Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ironton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ironton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in OH)
90-94%
(Top 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Point High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Point Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ironton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ironton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Point High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ironton High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
119
103
Grade 10 Students
111
103
Grade 11 Students
53
109
Grade 12 Students
60
103

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Point High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Point Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ironton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ironton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Point High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Point Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ironton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ironton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Point High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Point Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ironton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ironton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Point High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Point Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ironton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ironton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Point High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Point Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ironton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ironton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Point High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Point Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ironton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ironton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Point High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Point Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ironton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ironton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(14-15 School Year Data)
8%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Point High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Point Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ironton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ironton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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