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6.5avg / 10

Centerville City School District

School District · Centerville, Ohio

Students: 8,420
Teachers (FTE): 455
Estimated Scores: 17%

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

12

8 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

8,420

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.5:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#305 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,171

+$514 vs Ohio median

District size

8,420 students

Much larger than Ohio median

The short answer

Centerville City ranks #305 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Centerville City's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tower Heights Middle School (8.3/10), Dr John Hole Elementary School (8.3/10), and Centerville High School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Centerville High School

Rates 8.0/10 despite 21% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Centerville City schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Centerville City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Tower Heights Middle School8.3 / 10
2Dr John Hole Elementary School8.3 / 10
3Centerville High School8.0 / 10
4Weller Elementary School6.9 / 10
5Driscoll Elementary School6.7 / 10
6Stingley Elementary School6.4 / 10
7Magsig Middle School6.2 / 10
8Hadley E Watts Middle School5.9 / 10
9W O Cline Elementary School5.8 / 10
10Normandy Elementary School4.5 / 10

See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Centerville City

Centerville City is a Centerville, Ohio school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 8,420 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1. District-level spending was $15,171 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Centerville City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dr John Hole Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Centerville City students show an average math proficiency of 76.3% and ELA proficiency of 81.2%.

The district includes 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Centerville City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency76.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency81.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Centerville City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Centerville
Total Enrollment
8,420
Teachers (FTE)
455
District spending per student
$15,171NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Centerville City?

Centerville City has 12 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Centerville City?

The average composite rating for Centerville City is 6.5/10. 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 Centerville City?

Centerville City's district-level spending was $15,171 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 Centerville City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Centerville City is 18.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Centerville City?

Dr John Hole Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Centerville City with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Centerville City?

Across schools in Centerville City with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 81.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Centerville City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Centerville City has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 12 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
76.3%
ELA Proficiency
81.2%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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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