For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,666 students in Jefferson Area Local 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 Jefferson Area Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
1,666 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Jefferson Area Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#471 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
5 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,527 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
92%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
130
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
142
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
127
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
146
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
130
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,345 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,268
$17,216
Spending / Student
$11,345
$17,164
Best Jefferson Area Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Area Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-4731
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3134 N Main St
Rock Creek, OH 44084
(440) 563-3820
Rock Creek, OH 44084
(440) 563-3820
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Area Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-1736
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-1736
Grades: 7-8
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Grades: K-6
| 637 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Area Local Schools Online
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Poplar St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Grades: 2-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Area Local School District?
Jefferson Area Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,666 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Area Local School District?
Jefferson Area Local School District is ranked #459 out of 927 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 Jefferson Area Local School District?
92% of Jefferson Area Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Area Local School District?
Jefferson Area Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Jefferson Area Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,345 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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