For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,348 students in Ironton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Ironton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,348 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Ironton City 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#442 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
46 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
1,146 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
85%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
96
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
89
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
109
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,327 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 $13,281 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$28,879 MM

Spending
$18 MM
$28,792 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,327
$17,287

Spending / Student
$13,281
$17,235

Best Ironton City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ironton Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2209
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2209
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Ironton Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Ironton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S 7th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3911
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3911
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ironton City School District?
Ironton City School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,348 students.
What is the rank of Ironton City School District?
Ironton City School District is ranked #439 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Ironton City School District?
85% of Ironton City School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ironton City School District?
Ironton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Ironton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,281 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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