Top Rankings
West Carrollton 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 6 public schools serving 3,353 students in West Carrollton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in West Carrollton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
3,353 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
West Carrollton 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 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#565 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
63%
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.52
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
417 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
7%
# Black Students
720 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
21%
17%
# White Students
1,832 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
55%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
324 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
156
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
224
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
276
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
232
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
263
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
234
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
255
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
254
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
258
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
254
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
263
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
217
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
217
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,162 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,805 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,162
$17,216
Spending / Student
$18,805
$17,164
Best West Carrollton City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harold Schnell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5995 Student St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 859-5121
Grades: 2-3
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Harry Russell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 Elementary Dr
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Grades: 4
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
West Carrollton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5833 Student St
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Grades: 9-12
| 951 students
Rank: #44.
West Carrollton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 S Dixie Dr
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 859-5121
Grades: 5-6
| 509 students
Rank: #55.
West Carrollton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
424 E Main St
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Grades: 7-8
| 508 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
510 E Pease Ave
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Grades: PK-1
| 656 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Carrollton City School District?
West Carrollton City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,353 students.
What is the rank of West Carrollton City School District?
West Carrollton City School District is ranked #566 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 West Carrollton City School District?
55% of West Carrollton City School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Carrollton City School District?
West Carrollton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is West Carrollton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,805 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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