Southern Local Junior/Senior High School is a public high school near Salineville, Ohio, United States. It is the only secondary school in the Southern Local School District.
Serving 391 students in grades 6-12, Southern Local Jr/sr 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 31% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southern Local Jr/Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Salineville, OH, covering approximately 99.5 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest boundary located about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Local Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Southern Local Jr/sr High School's student population of 391 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southern Local Jr/sr 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 Southern Local Jr/sr High School is 0.13, 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
#2455 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
42%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Local Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Southern Local Jr/sr High School is ranked #2455 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Southern Local Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Southern Local Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaver Local High School, Wellsville Jr. Sr. High School, Columbiana High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Local Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Local Jr/sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Southern Local Jr/sr High School?
391 students attend Southern Local Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southern Local Jr/sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Local Jr/sr High School?
Southern Local Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southern Local Jr/sr High School offer ?
Southern Local Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Local Jr/sr High School part of?
Southern Local Jr/sr High School is part of Southern Local School District.
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