Top Rankings
Fort Frye 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 894 students in Fort Frye 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 Fort Frye Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
6 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
894 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Fort Frye 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#252 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
60%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
63%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
856 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
96%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
54
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
64
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,777 is higher 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 $16,085 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$28,879 MM

Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM

Revenue / Student
$18,777
$17,287

Spending / Student
$16,085
$17,235

Best Fort Frye Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem-liberty Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10930 State Route 821
Lower Salem, OH 45745
(740) 585-2252
Lower Salem, OH 45745
(740) 585-2252
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 Market St
Lowell, OH 45744
(740) 896-2523
Lowell, OH 45744
(740) 896-2523
Grades: K-5
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Beverly-center Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 5th St
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2371
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2371
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Frye High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 Fifth St
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2376
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2376
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Frye Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 5th St
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2376
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2376
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 5th St
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2497
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2497
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Frye Local School District?
Fort Frye Local School District manages 6 public schools serving 894 students.
What is the rank of Fort Frye Local School District?
Fort Frye Local School District is ranked #254 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%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Frye Local School District?
96% of Fort Frye Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Frye Local School District?
Fort Frye Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Fort Frye Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,085 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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