Top Rankings
Bethel Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,921 students in Bethel Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Bethel Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,921 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Bethel Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 918 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
63%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
49 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
73 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
72 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
1,648 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
86%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
179
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
165
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
187
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
162
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
143
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
97
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,502 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,133 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$28,879 MM

Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM

Revenue / Student
$10,502
$17,287

Spending / Student
$10,133
$17,235

Best Bethel Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7120 State Route 201
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9439
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9439
Grades: K-5
| 932 students
Rank: #22.
Bethel High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7490 State Route 201
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9487
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9487
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7490 State Route 201
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9430
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9430
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bethel Local School District?
Bethel Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,921 students.
What is the rank of Bethel Local School District?
Bethel Local School District is ranked #217 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel Local School District?
86% of Bethel Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethel Local School District?
Bethel Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Bethel Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,133 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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