7.3avg / 10

Bright Local School District

School District · Mowrystown, Ohio

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 709

Teachers (FTE): 48

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

709

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.8:1

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

709

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.8:1

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How this district compares

Ohio rank

#238 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.9

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,609

$48 vs Ohio median

District size

709 students

Smaller than Ohio median

The short answer

Bright Local ranks #238 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Bright Local's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bright Elementary School (9.2/10), Whiteoak High School (6.8/10), and Whiteoak Junior High School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Bright 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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Bright Elementary School	9.2 / 10	Elementary	—	439
2	Whiteoak High School	6.8 / 10	High	—	166
3	Whiteoak Junior High School	5.9 / 10	Middle	—	104

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Bright Local

Bright Local is a Mowrystown, Ohio school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 709 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. District-level spending was $14,609 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Bright Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bright Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Bright Local students show an average math proficiency of 59.4% and ELA proficiency of 68.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Bright Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency59.4%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency68.2%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Bright Local with test data.

Schools in Bright Local

3 schools

Elementary Schools1

Bright Elementary School

4399.2

Middle Schools1

Whiteoak Junior High School

1045.9

High Schools1

Whiteoak High School

1666.8

District Details

State: Ohio
City: Mowrystown
Total Enrollment: 709
Teachers (FTE): 48
District spending per student: $14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bright Local?

Bright 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 Bright Local?

The average composite rating for Bright Local is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Bright Local?

Bright Local's district-level spending was $14,609 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bright Local?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bright Local is 14.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bright Local?

Bright Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bright Local with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Bright Local?

Across schools in Bright Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bright Local compare to other districts in Ohio?

Bright Local has an average school rating of 7.3/10 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: 7.3/10
Math Proficiency: 59.4%
ELA Proficiency: 68.2%

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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.