Garaway Local School District
School District · Sugarcreek, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,471
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,471
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Evaluating Garaway Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Garaway 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.
Ragersville Elementary School
Sugarcreek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dundee Elementary School
Dundee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Miller Avenue Elementary School
Sugarcreek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#210 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,471
$1,186 vs Ohio median
District size
1,057 students
Smaller than Ohio median
The short answer
Garaway Local ranks #210 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Garaway Local's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ragersville Elementary School (8.1/10), Dundee Elementary School (7.9/10), and Miller Avenue Elementary School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Garaway Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ragersville Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Dundee Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Miller Avenue Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Garaway High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Baltic Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Garaway Local
Garaway Local is a Sugarcreek, Ohio school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,057 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $13,471 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Garaway Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ragersville Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Garaway Local students show an average math proficiency of 78.5% and ELA proficiency of 80.7%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Garaway Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Garaway Local with test data.
Schools in Garaway Local
5 schools Elementary Schools 4
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Sugarcreek
- Total Enrollment
- 1,057
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garaway Local?
Garaway Local has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Garaway Local?
The average composite rating for Garaway 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 per-pupil spending in Garaway Local?
Garaway Local spends $13,471 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garaway Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Garaway Local is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Garaway Local?
Ragersville Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Garaway Local with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Garaway Local?
Across schools in Garaway Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Garaway Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Garaway 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
- 78.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.7%
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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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