Serving 159 students in grades 6-8, South Central Junior 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Central Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Greenwich, OH, covering approximately 85.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge reaching 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Central Junior High School's student population of 159 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Central Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Central Junior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1782 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Central Junior High School's ranking?
South Central Junior High School is ranked #1782 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are South Central Junior High School often compared to?
South Central Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend South Central Junior High School?
159 students attend South Central Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Central Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Central Junior High School?
South Central Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Central Junior High School offer ?
South Central Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Central Junior High School part of?
South Central Junior High School is part of South Central Local School District.
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