Top Rankings
Central Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 912 students in Central Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Central Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
3 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
912 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Central Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 929 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
817 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
90%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
82
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
77
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
78
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
61
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
39
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,552 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 $17,736 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,552
$17,222
Spending / Student
$17,736
$17,170
Best Central Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2378
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14060 Blosser Rd
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2511
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2511
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2331
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2331
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Local School District?
Central Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 912 students.
What is the rank of Central Local School District?
Central Local School District is ranked #163 out of 920 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Local School District?
90% of Central Local School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Local School District?
Central Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Central Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,736 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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