East Holmes Local School District
School District · Millersburg, Ohio
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,511
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,511
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating East Holmes Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge East Holmes 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.
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School
Berlin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mt Hope Elementary School
Mt. Hope · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Berlin Elementary School
Berlin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#27 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.4
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,281
$376 vs Ohio median
District size
1,511 students
Typical than Ohio median
The short answer
East Holmes Local ranks #27 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. East Holmes Local's schools with real test data average 8.8/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chestnut Ridge Elementary School (9.7/10), Mt Hope Elementary School (9.6/10), and Berlin Elementary School (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.7/10 despite 14% 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 East Holmes Local schools.
Top-Rated Schools in East Holmes Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chestnut Ridge Elementary School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Mt Hope Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Berlin Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Walnut Creek Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Wise Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Winesburg Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Flat Ridge Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Hiland High School | 7.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About East Holmes Local
East Holmes Local is a Millersburg, Ohio school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 1,511 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. District-level spending was $14,281 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.8/10, East Holmes Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chestnut Ridge Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, East Holmes Local students show an average math proficiency of 84.1% and ELA proficiency of 82.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in East Holmes Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in East Holmes Local with test data.
Schools in East Holmes Local
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Millersburg
- Total Enrollment
- 1,511
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- District spending per student
- $14,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Holmes Local?
East Holmes Local has 8 schools in total — 6 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 East Holmes Local?
The average composite rating for East Holmes Local is 8.8/10. 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 East Holmes Local?
East Holmes Local's district-level spending was $14,281 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 East Holmes Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in East Holmes Local is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in East Holmes Local?
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School is the highest-rated school in East Holmes Local with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in East Holmes Local?
Across schools in East Holmes Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 84.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does East Holmes Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
East Holmes Local has an average school rating of 8.8/10 across 8 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
- 8.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 84.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 82.1%
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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