For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,148 students in Adena Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Adena Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
1,148 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Adena Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#488 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
92%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,828 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 $12,697 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
$15 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,828
$17,287
Spending / Student
$12,697
$17,235
Best Adena Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adena Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-5293
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-5293
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Adena Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Adena High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Adena Local School District?
Adena Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,148 students.
What is the rank of Adena Local School District?
Adena Local School District is ranked #482 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Adena Local School District?
92% of Adena Local School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adena Local School District?
Adena Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Adena Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,697 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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