Aurora City School District
School District · Aurora, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,383
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,383
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Evaluating Aurora City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Aurora 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.
Leighton Elementary School
Aurora · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harmon Middle School
Aurora · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Aurora High School
Aurora · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#180 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,383
+$726 vs Ohio median
District size
3,033 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Aurora City ranks #180 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Aurora City's schools with real test data average 8.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Leighton Elementary School (8.9/10), Harmon Middle School (8.8/10), and Aurora High School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Aurora City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leighton Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Harmon Middle School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Aurora High School | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Aurora City
Aurora City is a Aurora, Ohio school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,033 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. The district invests $15,383 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Aurora City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Leighton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Aurora City students show an average math proficiency of 88.2% and ELA proficiency of 91.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Aurora City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Aurora City with test data.
Schools in Aurora City
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Aurora
- Total Enrollment
- 3,033
- Teachers (FTE)
- 173
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Aurora City?
Aurora 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 Aurora City?
The average composite rating for Aurora City is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Aurora City?
Aurora City spends $15,383 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Aurora City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Aurora City is 17.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Aurora City?
Leighton Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Aurora City with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Aurora City?
Across schools in Aurora City with test data, the average math proficiency is 88.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 91.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Aurora City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Aurora City has an average school rating of 7.6/10 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 88.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 91.3%
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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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