Top Rankings
West Branch Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,781 students in West Branch Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in West Branch Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
6 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
1,781 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
West Branch Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
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
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
8 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,684 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
95%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
138
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
125
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
123
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
163
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
158
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,695 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,052 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,695
$17,216
Spending / Student
$12,052
$17,164
Best West Branch Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Branch Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14409 Beloit Snodes Rd
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-4300
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-4300
Grades: 3-4
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
West Branch Early Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14405 Pricetown Rd
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 938-4500
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 938-4500
Grades: K-2
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
West Branch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14277 S Main St
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-2183
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-2183
Grades: 8-12
| 621 students
Rank: #44.
West Branch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14409 Beloit Snodes Rd
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-4300
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-4300
Grades: 5-7
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
West Branch Digital Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14277 S Main St
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-9324
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-9324
Grades: 5-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Branch Preschool
Magnet School
2900 Knox School Rd
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 938-4490
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 938-4490
Grades: PK
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Branch Local School District?
West Branch Local School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,781 students.
What is the rank of West Branch Local School District?
West Branch Local School District is ranked #202 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Branch Local School District?
95% of West Branch Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Branch Local School District?
West Branch Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is West Branch Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,052 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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