Benton Carroll Salem Local School District
School District · Oak Harbor, Ohio
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,854
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,854
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Evaluating Benton Carroll Salem Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Benton Carroll Salem 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.
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
Oak Harbor · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
R C Waters Elementary School
Oak Harbor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oak Harbor High School
Oak Harbor · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#25 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.4
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,854
+$197 vs Ohio median
District size
1,336 students
Typical than Ohio median
The short answer
Benton Carroll Salem Local ranks #25 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Benton Carroll Salem Local's schools with real test data average 8.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oak Harbor Intermediate School (9.3/10), R C Waters Elementary School (8.6/10), and Oak Harbor High School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Benton Carroll Salem Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Harbor Intermediate School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | R C Waters Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Oak Harbor High School | 8.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Benton Carroll Salem Local
Benton Carroll Salem Local is a Oak Harbor, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,336 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. The district invests $14,854 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.8/10, Benton Carroll Salem Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oak Harbor Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Benton Carroll Salem Local students show an average math proficiency of 84.5% and ELA proficiency of 81.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Benton Carroll Salem Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Benton Carroll Salem Local with test data.
Schools in Benton Carroll Salem Local
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Oak Harbor
- Total Enrollment
- 1,336
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Benton Carroll Salem Local?
Benton Carroll Salem Local has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Benton Carroll Salem Local?
The average composite rating for Benton Carroll Salem Local is 8.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Benton Carroll Salem Local?
Benton Carroll Salem Local spends $14,854 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Benton Carroll Salem Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Benton Carroll Salem Local is 19.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Benton Carroll Salem Local?
Oak Harbor Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Benton Carroll Salem Local with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Benton Carroll Salem Local?
Across schools in Benton Carroll Salem Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 84.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 81.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Benton Carroll Salem Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Benton Carroll Salem Local has an average school rating of 8.8/10 across 3 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
- 8.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 84.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 81.3%
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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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