Top Rankings
Benton Carroll Salem Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,373 students in Benton Carroll Salem Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Benton Carroll Salem Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
1,373 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Benton Carroll Salem Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 929 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
5 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,269 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
93%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
81
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
104
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
127
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
121
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,545 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,304 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,545
$17,216
Spending / Student
$15,304
$17,164
Best Benton Carroll Salem Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Harbor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 N Church St
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6217
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6217
Grades: 4-6
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
R C Waters Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 E Ottawa St
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6219
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6219
Grades: K-3
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Harbor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11661 W State Route 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6216
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6216
Grades: 7-12
| 673 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton Carroll Salem Local School District?
Benton Carroll Salem Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,373 students.
What is the rank of Benton Carroll Salem Local School District?
Benton Carroll Salem Local School District is ranked #93 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Carroll Salem Local School District?
93% of Benton Carroll Salem Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton Carroll Salem Local School District?
Benton Carroll Salem Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Benton Carroll Salem Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,304 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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