Top Rankings
Zane Trace Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,219 students in Zane Trace 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 Zane Trace Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (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
1,219 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Zane Trace Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#372 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
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
7 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,143 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
94%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
103
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
73
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,212 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 $13,139 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$28,879 MM

Spending
$16 MM
$28,792 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,212
$17,287

Spending / Student
$13,139
$17,235

Best Zane Trace Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zane Trace Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1304
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1304
Grades: K-4
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Zane Trace Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Grades: 5-8
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Zane Trace High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1809
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1809
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zane Trace Local School District?
Zane Trace Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,219 students.
What is the rank of Zane Trace Local School District?
Zane Trace Local School District is ranked #369 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zane Trace Local School District?
94% of Zane Trace Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zane Trace Local School District?
Zane Trace Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Zane Trace Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,139 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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