Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District
School District · West Union, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,329
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,329
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Evaluating Adams County Ohio Valley Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Adams County Ohio Valley Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Peebles Elementary School
Peebles · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Adams High School
Seaman · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Adams Elementary School
Seaman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#415 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,329
+$672 vs Ohio median
District size
3,491 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Adams County Ohio Valley Local ranks #415 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Adams County Ohio Valley Local's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Peebles Elementary School (7.6/10), North Adams High School (7.2/10), and North Adams Elementary School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Adams County Ohio Valley Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peebles Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | North Adams High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | North Adams Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Peebles High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | West Union Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | West Union High School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Adams County Ohio Valley Local
Adams County Ohio Valley Local is a West Union, Ohio school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,491 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $15,329 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Adams County Ohio Valley Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Peebles Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Adams County Ohio Valley Local students show an average math proficiency of 61.0% and ELA proficiency of 64.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Adams County Ohio Valley Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Adams County Ohio Valley Local with test data.
Schools in Adams County Ohio Valley Local
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- West Union
- Total Enrollment
- 3,491
- Teachers (FTE)
- 212
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Adams County Ohio Valley Local?
Adams County Ohio Valley Local has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Adams County Ohio Valley Local?
The average composite rating for Adams County Ohio Valley Local is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Adams County Ohio Valley Local?
Adams County Ohio Valley Local spends $15,329 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Adams County Ohio Valley Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Adams County Ohio Valley Local is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Adams County Ohio Valley Local?
Peebles Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Adams County Ohio Valley Local with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Adams County Ohio Valley Local?
Across schools in Adams County Ohio Valley Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Adams County Ohio Valley Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Adams County Ohio Valley Local has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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