Forest Hills Local School District
School District · Cincinnati, Ohio
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,470
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,470
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Forest Hills Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Forest Hills 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.
Ayer Elementary School
Cincinnati · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wilson Elementary School
Cincinnati · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mercer Elementary School
Cincinnati · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#43 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,470
$1,187 vs Ohio median
District size
6,935 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Forest Hills Local ranks #43 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Forest Hills Local's schools with real test data average 8.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ayer Elementary School (9.2/10), Wilson Elementary School (8.9/10), and Mercer Elementary School (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 19% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 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 Forest Hills Local schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Forest Hills Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayer Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Wilson Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Mercer Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Summit Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Sherwood Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Maddux Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Turpin High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Nagel Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Anderson High School | 7.6 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Forest Hills Local
Forest Hills Local is a Cincinnati, Ohio school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 6,935 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $13,470 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.6/10, Forest Hills Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ayer Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Forest Hills Local students show an average math proficiency of 85.6% and ELA proficiency of 86.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Forest Hills Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Forest Hills Local with test data.
Schools in Forest Hills Local
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Cincinnati
- Total Enrollment
- 6,935
- Teachers (FTE)
- 405
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Forest Hills Local?
Forest Hills Local has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Forest Hills Local?
The average composite rating for Forest Hills Local is 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Forest Hills Local?
Forest Hills Local spends $13,470 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Forest Hills Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Forest Hills Local is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Forest Hills Local?
Ayer Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Forest Hills Local with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Forest Hills Local?
Across schools in Forest Hills Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 85.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 86.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Forest Hills Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Forest Hills Local has an average school rating of 8.6/10 across 9 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
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 85.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 86.9%
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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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