Gallia County Local School District
School District · Patriot, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
2,161
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
2,161
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Gallia County Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gallia County 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.
Southwestern Elementary School
Patriot · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Vinton Elementary School
Vinton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Addaville Elementary School
Gallipolis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#552 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,027
+$370 vs Ohio median
District size
2,161 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Gallia County Local ranks #552 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Gallia County Local's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Southwestern Elementary School (7.7/10), Vinton Elementary School (6.3/10), and Addaville Elementary School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gallia County 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 | Southwestern Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Vinton Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Addaville Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | South Gallia High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | River Valley Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | South Gallia Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Hannan Trace Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 8 | River Valley High School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Southern Ohio Digital Academy | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gallia County Local
Gallia County Local is a Patriot, Ohio school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 2,161 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. District-level spending was $15,027 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Gallia County Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southwestern Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Gallia County Local students show an average math proficiency of 62.1% and ELA proficiency of 66.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Gallia County Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gallia County Local with test data.
Schools in Gallia County Local
9 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Patriot
- Total Enrollment
- 2,161
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130
- District spending per student
- $15,027NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gallia County Local?
Gallia County Local has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gallia County Local?
The average composite rating for Gallia County Local is 5.3/10. 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 Gallia County Local?
Gallia County Local's district-level spending was $15,027 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 Gallia County Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gallia County Local is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gallia County Local?
Southwestern Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Gallia County Local with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Gallia County Local?
Across schools in Gallia County Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gallia County Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Gallia County Local has an average school rating of 5.3/10 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.0%
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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