New Albany-plain Local School District
School District · New Albany, Ohio
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,065
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,065
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating New Albany-plain Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge New Albany-plain 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.
New Albany Primary School
New Albany · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
New Albany Intermediate School
New Albany · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
New Albany Middle School
New Albany · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#44 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,800
+$143 vs Ohio median
District size
5,065 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
New Albany-plain Local ranks #44 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. New Albany-plain Local's schools with real test data average 8.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are New Albany Primary School (9.4/10), New Albany Intermediate School (9.2/10), and New Albany Middle School (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in New Albany-plain 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 | New Albany Primary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | New Albany Intermediate School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | New Albany Middle School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | New Albany High School | 8.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About New Albany-plain Local
New Albany-plain Local is a New Albany, Ohio school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 5,065 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. District-level spending was $14,800 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.6/10, New Albany-plain Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is New Albany Primary School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, New Albany-plain Local students show an average math proficiency of 85.5% and ELA proficiency of 87.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in New Albany-plain Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New Albany-plain Local with test data.
Schools in New Albany-plain Local
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- New Albany
- Total Enrollment
- 5,065
- Teachers (FTE)
- 294
- District spending per student
- $14,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Albany-plain Local?
New Albany-plain Local has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for New Albany-plain Local?
The average composite rating for New Albany-plain Local is 8.6/10. 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 New Albany-plain Local?
New Albany-plain Local's district-level spending was $14,800 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 New Albany-plain Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in New Albany-plain Local is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in New Albany-plain Local?
New Albany Primary School is the highest-rated school in New Albany-plain Local with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in New Albany-plain Local?
Across schools in New Albany-plain Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 85.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 87.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does New Albany-plain Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
New Albany-plain Local has an average school rating of 8.6/10 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
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 85.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 87.3%
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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