For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,556 students in Galion City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Galion City School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
1,556 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Galion City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#496 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.53
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,392 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
90%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
76 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
112
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
115
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
117
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
132
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
132
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,728 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 $15,643 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,728
$17,287
Spending / Student
$15,643
$17,235
Best Galion City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
476 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3676
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3676
Grades: 3-5
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Galion Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
474 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3134
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3134
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Galion Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
472 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3432
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-3432
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Galion High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
472 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-6500
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
478 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-4010
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-4010
Grades: PK-2
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galion City School District?
Galion City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,556 students.
What is the rank of Galion City School District?
Galion City School District is ranked #498 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Galion City School District?
90% of Galion City School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galion City School District?
Galion City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Galion City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,643 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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