Central Local School District

6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556-9735
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 915 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 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
915 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Central 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#152 out of 929 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Central Local  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Central Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Central Local  School District and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
7 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
821 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
90%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
98
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
68
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
87
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
94
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,497 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,678 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Central Local  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart displays total spending of Central Local  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,497
$17,216
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Central Local  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,678
$17,164
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Central Local  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Central Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14060 Blosser Rd
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2511
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2331
Grades: 6-8
| 222 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Central Local School District?
Central Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 915 students.
What is the rank of Central Local School District?
Central Local School District is ranked #163 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 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 $17,678 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 915 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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