Cambridge City School District
School District · Cambridge, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,745
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,745
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Cambridge City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cambridge 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.
Cambridge Primary School
Cambridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cambridge High School
Cambridge · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cambridge Middle School
Cambridge · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#505 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,745
$912 vs Ohio median
District size
1,805 students
Typical than Ohio median
The short answer
Cambridge City ranks #505 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Cambridge City's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cambridge Primary School (8.8/10), Cambridge High School (5.6/10), and Cambridge Middle School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cambridge City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge Primary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Cambridge High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Cambridge Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Cambridge Intermediate School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cambridge City
Cambridge City is a Cambridge, Ohio school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,805 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $13,745 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Cambridge City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cambridge Primary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Cambridge City students show an average math proficiency of 62.0% and ELA proficiency of 67.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cambridge City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cambridge City with test data.
Schools in Cambridge City
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Cambridge
- Total Enrollment
- 1,805
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cambridge City?
Cambridge City has 5 schools in total — 2 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 Cambridge City?
The average composite rating for Cambridge City is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cambridge City?
Cambridge City spends $13,745 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cambridge City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cambridge City is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cambridge City?
Cambridge Primary School is the highest-rated school in Cambridge City with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Cambridge City?
Across schools in Cambridge City with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cambridge City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Cambridge City has an average school rating of 5.8/10 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.1%
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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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