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Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,491 students in Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
3,491 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#452 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Graduation Rate
84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
3,372 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
97%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
135
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
244
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
262
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
245
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
218
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
253
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
273
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
276
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
313
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
268
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,814 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,172 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,814
$17,222
Spending / Student
$15,172
$17,170
Best Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peebles Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Indian Dr
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2611
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Adams Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2295 Moores Rd
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2516
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2516
Grades: PK-6
| 642 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Union Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2951
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2951
Grades: PK-6
| 661 students
Rank: #44.
North Adams High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
96 Green Devil Dr
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2528
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2528
Grades: 7-12
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Peebles High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25719 State Route 41
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2681
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2681
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
West Union High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
97 Dragon Lair Dr
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-5553
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-5553
Grades: 7-12
| 477 students
Rank: #77.
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2336
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2336
Grades: 11-12
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District?
Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,491 students.
What is the rank of Adams Countyio Valley Local School District?
Adams Countyio Valley Local School District is ranked #446 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Adams Countyio Valley Local School District?
97% of Adams Countyio Valley Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adams Countyio Valley Local School District?
Adams Countyio Valley Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Adams Countyio Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,172 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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