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West Liberty-Salem Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,131 students in West Liberty-Salem Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in West Liberty-Salem Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (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 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,131 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
West Liberty-Salem Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 918 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
#120 out of 929 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,059 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
94%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
71
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
95
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
100
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,538 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,900 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,538
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,900
$17,235
Best West Liberty-Salem Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Liberty-salem Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7208 Us Highway 68 N
West Liberty, OH 43357
(937) 465-1060
West Liberty, OH 43357
(937) 465-1060
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
West Liberty-salem High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7208 Us Highway 68 N
West Liberty, OH 43357
(937) 465-1060
West Liberty, OH 43357
(937) 465-1060
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Rank: n/an/a
7208 Us Highway 68 N
West Liberty, OH 43357
(937) 465-1060
West Liberty, OH 43357
(937) 465-1060
Grades: 6-8
| 276 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Liberty-Salem Local School District?
West Liberty-Salem Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,131 students.
What is the rank of West Liberty-Salem Local School District?
West Liberty-Salem Local School District is ranked #121 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Liberty-Salem Local School District?
94% of West Liberty-Salem Local School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Liberty-Salem Local School District?
West Liberty-Salem 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 Liberty-Salem Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,900 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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