Fairbanks Local School District
School District · Milford Center, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,067
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,067
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#181 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,716
$941 vs Ohio median
District size
1,067 students
Smaller than Ohio median
The short answer
Fairbanks Local ranks #181 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Fairbanks Local's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fairbanks High School (8.4/10), Fairbanks Middle School (7.2/10), and Fairbanks Elementary School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fairbanks 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 | Fairbanks High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Fairbanks Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Fairbanks Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fairbanks Local
Fairbanks Local is a Milford Center, Ohio school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,067 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. District-level spending was $13,716 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Fairbanks Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fairbanks High School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Fairbanks Local students show an average math proficiency of 76.9% and ELA proficiency of 83.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fairbanks Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fairbanks Local with test data.
Schools in Fairbanks Local
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Milford Center
- Total Enrollment
- 1,067
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- District spending per student
- $13,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairbanks Local?
Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks Local?
The average composite rating for Fairbanks Local is 6.9/10. 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 Fairbanks Local?
Fairbanks Local's district-level spending was $13,716 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 Fairbanks Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fairbanks Local is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fairbanks Local?
Fairbanks High School is the highest-rated school in Fairbanks Local with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Fairbanks Local?
Across schools in Fairbanks Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 83.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fairbanks Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Fairbanks Local has an average school rating of 6.9/10 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 76.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 83.9%
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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