Chardon Local School District
School District · Chardon, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,536
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,536
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Evaluating Chardon Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chardon 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.
Chardon Middle School
Chardon · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Munson Elementary School
Chardon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Park Elementary School
Chardon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#204 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,158
+$501 vs Ohio median
District size
2,536 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Chardon Local ranks #204 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Chardon Local's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chardon Middle School (9.2/10), Munson Elementary School (8.9/10), and Park Elementary School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Chardon Local
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 | Chardon Middle School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Munson Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Park Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Chardon High School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chardon Local
Chardon Local is a Chardon, Ohio school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,536 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.8:1. District-level spending was $15,158 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Chardon Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chardon Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Chardon Local students show an average math proficiency of 86.7% and ELA proficiency of 87.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Chardon Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chardon Local with test data.
Schools in Chardon Local
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Chardon
- Total Enrollment
- 2,536
- Teachers (FTE)
- 135
- District spending per student
- $15,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chardon Local?
Chardon Local has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Chardon Local?
The average composite rating for Chardon Local is 7.5/10. 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 Chardon Local?
Chardon Local's district-level spending was $15,158 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 Chardon Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chardon Local is 18.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chardon Local?
Chardon Middle School is the highest-rated school in Chardon Local with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Chardon Local?
Across schools in Chardon Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 86.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 87.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chardon Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Chardon Local has an average school rating of 7.5/10 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 86.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 87.0%
How we rate schools
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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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