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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 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,546 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 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
3,546 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
92,804 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 927 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
0.06
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
6 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
3,444 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
97%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
145
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
269
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
250
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
215
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
240
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
253
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
249
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
260
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
278
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
273
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
275
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
280
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
291
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,569 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,937 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,569
$17,216
Spending / Student
$14,937
$17,164
Best Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peebles Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 568 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Adams Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 664 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Union Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 657 students
Rank: #44.
North Adams High School
Magnet 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
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Peebles High School
Magnet 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
| 401 students
Rank: #66.
West Union High School
Magnet 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
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 312 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 3,546 students.
What is the rank of Adams Countyio Valley Local School District?
Adams Countyio Valley Local School District is ranked #447 out of 927 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 $14,937 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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