For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,686 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 9% 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
1,686 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Jefferson Area Local 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
#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
0.18
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
13 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,526 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
90%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
130
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
140
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
164
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
133
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,123 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,210 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,123
$17,287
Spending / Student
$11,210
$17,235
Best Jefferson Area Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Area Sr High 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
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Creek Elementary 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
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Area Junior High 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
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary 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
| 640 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Area Local Schools Online
(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: 3-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Area Local School District?
Jefferson Area Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,686 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Area Local School District?
Jefferson Area Local School District is ranked #458 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 Jefferson Area Local School District?
90% of Jefferson Area Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $11,210 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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