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6.1 avg / 10

Highland Local School District

School District · Marengo, Ohio

Students: 1,696
Teachers (FTE): 104

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,522

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.3:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#422 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,522

$2,135 vs Ohio median

District size

1,696 students

Typical than Ohio median

About Highland Local

Highland Local is a Marengo, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,696 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $12,522 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Highland Local demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Highland Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Highland Local students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 59.8%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Highland Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 54.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Highland Local with test data.

Schools in Highland Local

3 schools

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Marengo
Total Enrollment
1,696
Teachers (FTE)
104
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Highland Local?

Highland 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 Highland Local?

The average composite rating for Highland Local is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Highland Local?

Highland Local spends $12,522 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Highland Local?

The average student-teacher ratio in Highland Local is 16.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Highland Local?

Highland Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Highland Local with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Highland Local?

Across schools in Highland Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Highland Local compare to other districts in Ohio?

Highland Local has an average school rating of 6.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
54.7%
ELA Proficiency
59.8%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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