For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 950 students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
3,571 Schools
# Students
950 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#360 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
91%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,840 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,951 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,840
$17,295
Spending / Student
$17,951
$17,243
Best Jefferson Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
899 Norwood Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
West Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Roughrider Drive
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-8345
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-8345
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Roughrider Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Local School District?
Jefferson Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 950 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Local School District?
Jefferson Local School District is ranked #361 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Local School District?
91% of Jefferson Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Local School District?
Jefferson Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Jefferson Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,951 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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