West Holmes Local School District

28 W Jackson St
Millersburg, OH 44654-1302
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,815 students in West Holmes 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 Holmes Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (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
7 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
1,815 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

West Holmes 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#281 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of West Holmes Local  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Holmes Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Holmes Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Holmes Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of West Holmes Local  School District and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
9 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,707 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
36 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
167
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
141
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
139
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
154
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
161
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
112
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,593 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,770 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart displays total revenue of West Holmes Local  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$27 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart displays total spending of West Holmes Local  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,593
$17,216
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in West Holmes Local  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,770
$17,164
This chart displays average spending per public school student in West Holmes Local  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Holmes Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Killbuck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
299 School St
Killbuck, OH 44637
(330) 276-2891
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lakeville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14059 State Route 226
Lakeville, OH 44638
(419) 827-2006
Grades: 3-5
| 101 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Millersburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
430 E Jackson St
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-5681
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
West Holmes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10901 State Route 39
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-4761
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
West Holmes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10909 State Route 39
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-6085
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Rank: #66.
West Holmes Digital Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1291 Massillon Rd Ste B
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-1252
Grades: 8-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nashville Elementary School
Magnet School
13495 State Route 39
Big Prairie, OH 44611
(330) 378-2111
Grades: K-2
| 102 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Holmes Local School District?
West Holmes Local School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,815 students.
What is the rank of West Holmes Local School District?
West Holmes Local School District is ranked #275 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.
What is the racial composition of students in West Holmes Local School District?
94% of West Holmes Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Holmes Local School District?
West Holmes Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is West Holmes Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,770 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,815 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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