Top Rankings
Hillsboro City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,215 students in Hillsboro City 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 Hillsboro City School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (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
5 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
2,215 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Hillsboro City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
29 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,983 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
90%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
137 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
165
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
163
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
149
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
167
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
167
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
147
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,609 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,146 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,609
$17,216
Spending / Student
$17,146
$17,164
Best Hillsboro City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Grades: 4-5
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-9877
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-9877
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 U.s. Rte. 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Grades: 2-3
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3485
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3485
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillsboro Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
500 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-4038
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-4038
Grades: PK-1
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsboro City School District?
Hillsboro City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,215 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro City School District?
Hillsboro City School District is ranked #190 out of 927 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro City School District?
90% of Hillsboro City School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro City School District?
Hillsboro City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Hillsboro City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,146 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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