Cardington-lincoln Local School District
School District · Cardington, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,604
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,604
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Cardington-lincoln Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cardington-lincoln 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.
Cardington-lincoln Middle School
Cardington · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cardington-lincoln Elementary School
Cardington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cardington-lincoln High School
Cardington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#467 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,604
+$947 vs Ohio median
District size
965 students
Smaller than Ohio median
The short answer
Cardington-lincoln Local ranks #467 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Cardington-lincoln Local's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cardington-lincoln Middle School (7.7/10), Cardington-lincoln Elementary School (5.3/10), and Cardington-lincoln High School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cardington-lincoln 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 | Cardington-lincoln Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Cardington-lincoln Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Cardington-lincoln High School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cardington-lincoln Local
Cardington-lincoln Local is a Cardington, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 965 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $15,604 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Cardington-lincoln Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cardington-lincoln Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Cardington-lincoln Local students show an average math proficiency of 63.8% and ELA proficiency of 70.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cardington-lincoln Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cardington-lincoln Local with test data.
Schools in Cardington-lincoln Local
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Cardington
- Total Enrollment
- 965
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cardington-lincoln Local?
Cardington-lincoln 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 Cardington-lincoln Local?
The average composite rating for Cardington-lincoln Local is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cardington-lincoln Local?
Cardington-lincoln Local spends $15,604 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cardington-lincoln Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cardington-lincoln Local is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cardington-lincoln Local?
Cardington-lincoln Middle School is the highest-rated school in Cardington-lincoln Local with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Cardington-lincoln Local?
Across schools in Cardington-lincoln Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cardington-lincoln Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Cardington-lincoln Local has an average school rating of 6.1/10 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.2%
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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.
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