Jefferson Local School District
School District · West Jefferson, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Jefferson Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jefferson Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Norwood Elementary School
West Jefferson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Jefferson Middle School
West Jefferson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Jefferson High School
West Jefferson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#284 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,182
+$2,525 vs Ohio median
District size
950 students
Smaller than Ohio median
The short answer
Jefferson Local ranks #284 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Jefferson Local's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Norwood Elementary School (9.1/10), West Jefferson Middle School (6.6/10), and West Jefferson High School (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jefferson Local
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwood Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | West Jefferson Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | West Jefferson High School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jefferson Local
Jefferson Local is a West Jefferson, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 950 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $17,182 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Jefferson Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Norwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson Local students show an average math proficiency of 71.2% and ELA proficiency of 69.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jefferson Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson Local with test data.
Schools in Jefferson Local
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- West Jefferson
- Total Enrollment
- 950
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson Local?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson Local?
The average composite rating for Jefferson Local is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson Local?
Jefferson Local spends $17,182 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Local is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson Local?
Norwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Jefferson Local with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson Local?
Across schools in Jefferson Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jefferson Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Jefferson Local has an average school rating of 7.0/10 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.2%
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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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