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South-Western City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 21,702 students in South-Western 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 South-Western City School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
34 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
21,702 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
1,132 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
South-Western City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#547 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.52
# American Indian Students
25 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
603 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,278 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
7%
# Black Students
3,715 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
17%
17%
# White Students
11,474 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
53%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,599 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
608
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
1,573
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,594
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,448
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,559
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,605
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,633
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,601
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,704
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,688
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,164
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,623
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,479
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,423
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,766 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,290 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$364 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$354 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,766
$17,216
Spending / Student
$16,290
$17,164
Best South-Western City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Holton Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8025
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8025
Grades: K-4
| 753 students
Rank: #22.
Jc Sommer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3055 Kingston Ave
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8350
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8350
Grades: K-4
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Hayes Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4436 Haughn Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-6200
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-6200
Grades: 5-6
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2271 Holton Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3800
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3800
Grades: 7-8
| 675 students
Rank: #55.
Monterey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3811 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8250
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8250
Grades: K-4
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Grove City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4665 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3300
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,881 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Cameron St
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8200
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8200
Grades: K-4
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
James A Harmon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1861 Gantz Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8150
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8150
Grades: PK-4
| 524 students
Rank: #99.
Darby Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 Westwoods Blvd
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 801-8075
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 801-8075
Grades: K-4
| 527 students
Rank: #1010.
Park Street Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3191 Park St
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8800
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8800
Grades: 5-6
| 700 students
Rank: #1111.
Bolton Crossing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2695 Holt Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8275
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8275
Grades: PK-4
| 665 students
Rank: #1212.
Darbydale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7000 London Groveport Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8050
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8050
Grades: K-4
| 385 students
Rank: #1313.
Richard Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3646 Richard Ave
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8325
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8325
Grades: K-4
| 375 students
Rank: #1414.
Central Crossing High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Big Run South Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-6500
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,638 students
Rank: #1515.
Beulah Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3160 Demorest Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3500
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 641 students
Rank: #1616.
Prairie Norton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Grades: PK-4
| 504 students
Rank: #1717.
Holt Crossing Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2706 Holt Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8700
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8700
Grades: 5-6
| 695 students
Rank: #1818.
Finland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Finland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8125
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8125
Grades: K-4
| 355 students
Rank: #1919.
Pleasant View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2767 Holt Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3900
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3900
Grades: 7-8
| 761 students
Rank: #2020.
West Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Briggs Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 279-0646
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 279-0646
Grades: K-4
| 476 students
Rank: #2121.
Westland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
146 Galloway Rd
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 851-7000
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 851-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,832 students
Rank: #2222.
Alton Hall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
982 Alton Rd
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 801-8000
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 801-8000
Grades: PK-4
| 512 students
Rank: #2323.
Finland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1827 Finland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-3600
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 637 students
Rank: #2424.
Franklin Woods Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1831 Finland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8600
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8600
Grades: 5-6
| 623 students
Rank: #2525.
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 Galloway Rd
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 801-8850
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 801-8850
Grades: 5-6
| 731 students
Rank: #2626.
Franklin Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,338 students
Rank: #2727.
Norton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-3700
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 678 students
Rank: #2828.
East Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 Richmond Rd
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8100
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-8100
Grades: PK-4
| 242 students
Rank: #2929.
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Amesbury Way
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8300
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8300
Grades: K-4
| 529 students
Rank: #3030.
Stiles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Stiles Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8375
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8375
Grades: PK-4
| 612 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Bostic Head Start Center
Magnet School
2975 Kingston Ave
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 279-6356
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 279-6356
Grades: PK
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
South-western Career Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4750 Big Run South Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3400
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
South-western Preschool Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4324 Haughn Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8448
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8448
Grades: PK
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stiles Family Center
Magnet School
4704 Stiles Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-5533
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-5533
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South-Western City School District?
South-Western City School District manages 34 public schools serving 21,702 students.
What is the rank of South-Western City School District?
South-Western City School District is ranked #547 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South-Western City School District?
53% of South-Western City School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South-Western City School District?
South-Western City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is South-Western City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,290 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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