Smithville High School is a public high school in Smithville, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Green Local Schools district. Their nickname is the Smithies, which was a nickname given to the school's teams by an early sports editor of the Wooster Daily Record.
Serving 327 students in grades 9-12, Smithville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smithville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Smithville High School's student population of 327 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Smithville High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smithville High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#666 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Smithie
- Smithville High School is a public high school in Smithville, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Green Local Schools district. Their nickname is the Smithies.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smithville High School's ranking?
Smithville High School is ranked #666 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smithville High School?
The graduation rate of Smithville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Smithville High School?
327 students attend Smithville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Smithville High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithville High School?
Smithville High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Smithville High School offer ?
Smithville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smithville High School part of?
Smithville High School is part of Green Local School District.
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