Ashland City School District
School District · Ashland, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,055
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,055
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Evaluating Ashland City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ashland City 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.
Ashland Middle School
Ashland · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Reagan Elementary School
Ashland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Taft Intermediate School
Ashland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#223 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,055
$2,602 vs Ohio median
District size
3,070 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Ashland City ranks #223 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Ashland City's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ashland Middle School (7.8/10), Reagan Elementary School (7.8/10), and Taft Intermediate School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ashland City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashland Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Reagan Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Taft Intermediate School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Edison Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Ashland High School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ashland City
Ashland City is a Ashland, Ohio school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,070 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. The district invests $12,055 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Ashland City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ashland Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Ashland City students show an average math proficiency of 74.6% and ELA proficiency of 76.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ashland City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ashland City with test data.
Schools in Ashland City
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Ashland
- Total Enrollment
- 3,070
- Teachers (FTE)
- 167
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ashland City?
Ashland City has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ashland City?
The average composite rating for Ashland City is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ashland City?
Ashland City spends $12,055 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ashland City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ashland City is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ashland City?
Ashland Middle School is the highest-rated school in Ashland City with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Ashland City?
Across schools in Ashland City with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ashland City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Ashland City has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 5 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.0%
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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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