Jefferson Area Local School District
School District · Jefferson, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,686
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,686
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#496 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,206
$3,451 vs Ohio median
District size
1,686 students
Typical than Ohio median
The short answer
Jefferson Area Local ranks #496 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Jefferson Area Local's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jefferson Elementary (7.3/10), Jefferson Area SR High School (7.0/10), and Rock Creek Elementary School (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jefferson Area Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Jefferson Area SR High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Rock Creek Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Jefferson Area Junior High School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jefferson Area Local
Jefferson Area Local is a Jefferson, Ohio school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,686 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. District-level spending was $11,206 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Jefferson Area Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson Area Local students show an average math proficiency of 62.0% and ELA proficiency of 71.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jefferson Area Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson Area Local with test data.
Schools in Jefferson Area Local
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Jefferson
- Total Enrollment
- 1,686
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- District spending per student
- $11,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson Area Local?
Jefferson Area Local has 5 schools in total — 2 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 Jefferson Area Local?
The average composite rating for Jefferson Area Local is 5.7/10. 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 Jefferson Area Local?
Jefferson Area Local's district-level spending was $11,206 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 Jefferson Area Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Area Local is 18.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson Area Local?
Jefferson Elementary is the highest-rated school in Jefferson Area Local with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson Area Local?
Across schools in Jefferson Area Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jefferson Area Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Jefferson Area Local has an average school rating of 5.7/10 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.7%
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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