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Ironton City School District

School District · Ironton, Ohio

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 1,348

Teachers (FTE): 72

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,348

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.7:1

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,348

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.7:1

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How this district compares

Ohio rank

#465 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,110

$547 vs Ohio median

District size

1,348 students

Typical than Ohio median

The short answer

Ironton City School District ranks #465 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Ironton City School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ironton Elementary School (7.4/10), Ironton Middle School (6.3/10), and Ironton High School (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Ironton City School District

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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Ironton Elementary School	7.4 / 10	Elementary	—	622
2	Ironton Middle School	6.3 / 10	Middle	—	308
3	Ironton High School	4.5 / 10	High	—	418

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About Ironton City School District

Ironton City School District is a Ironton, Ohio school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,348 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. District-level spending was $14,110 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Ironton City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ironton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Ironton City School District students show an average math proficiency of 65.2% and ELA proficiency of 70.9%.

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

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Schools in Ironton City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency65.2%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency70.9%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Ironton City School District with test data.

Schools in Ironton City School District

3 schools

Elementary Schools1

Ironton Elementary School

6227.4

Middle Schools1

Ironton Middle School

3086.3

High Schools1

Ironton High School

4184.5

District Details

State: Ohio
City: Ironton
Total Enrollment: 1,348
Teachers (FTE): 72
District spending per student: $14,110NCES 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 Ironton City School District?

Ironton City School District 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 Ironton City School District?

The average composite rating for Ironton City School District is 6.1/10. 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 Ironton City School District?

Ironton City School District's district-level spending was $14,110 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 Ironton City School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Ironton City School District is 18.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Ironton City School District?

Ironton Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ironton City School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Ironton City School District?

Across schools in Ironton City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Ironton City School District compare to other districts in Ohio?

Ironton City School District 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 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: 6.1/10
Math Proficiency: 65.2%
ELA Proficiency: 70.9%

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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.