Top Rankings
Clear Fork Valley Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,526 students in Clear Fork Valley Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Clear Fork Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,526 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Clear Fork Valley Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#315 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,429 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
94%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
107
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
110
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
105
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
143
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,193 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,328 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,193
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,328
$17,235
Best Clear Fork Valley Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellville Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 School St
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3244
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3244
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 College St
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 883-3451
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 883-3451
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Clear Fork Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3111
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3111
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Clear Fork High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
125 College St
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 886-3855
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 886-3855
Grades: PK
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clear Fork Valley Local School District?
Clear Fork Valley Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,526 students.
What is the rank of Clear Fork Valley Local School District?
Clear Fork Valley Local School District is ranked #312 out of 918 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Fork Valley Local School District?
94% of Clear Fork Valley Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clear Fork Valley Local School District?
Clear Fork 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 Clear Fork Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,328 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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