For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,032 students in Valley Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
1,032 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Valley 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
#339 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
2 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
968 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
94%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
107
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
52
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,838 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,875 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,838
$17,216
Spending / Student
$11,875
$17,164
Best Valley Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1821a State Route 728
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2611
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2611
Grades: PK-4
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
393 Indian Dr
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2651
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2651
Grades: 5-8
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1821 State Route 728
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5551
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5551
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Local School District?
Valley Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,032 students.
What is the rank of Valley Local School District?
Valley Local School District is ranked #353 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 Valley Local School District?
94% of Valley Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Local School District?
Valley Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,875 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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