South-western City School District
School District · Grove City, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
33
16 elem, 10 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
21,873
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
33
16 elem, 10 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
21,873
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Evaluating South-western City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South-western City 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.
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
Grove City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jc Sommer Elementary School
Grove City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hayes Intermediate School
Grove City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#553 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,435
$222 vs Ohio median
District size
21,873 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
South-western City ranks #553 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. South-western City's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 30 schools. Its top-rated schools are Buckeye Woods Elementary School (8.6/10), Jc Sommer Elementary School (8.6/10), and Hayes Intermediate School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 73% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among South-western City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in South-western City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (30 of 33). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buckeye Woods Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Jc Sommer Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Hayes Intermediate School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Jackson Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Monterey Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Darby Woods Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | James a Harmon Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Richard Avenue Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Park Street Intermediate School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Grove City High School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 33 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South-western City
South-western City is a Grove City, Ohio school district serving 33 schools.The district educates 21,873 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1. District-level spending was $14,435 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, South-western City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Buckeye Woods Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, South-western City students show an average math proficiency of 61.7% and ELA proficiency of 63.0%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in South-western City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South-western City with test data.
Schools in South-western City
33 schoolsElementary Schools16
Middle Schools10
High Schools4
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Grove City
- Total Enrollment
- 21,873
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,204
- District spending per student
- $14,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South-western City?
South-western City has 33 schools in total — 16 elementary, 10 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South-western City?
The average composite rating for South-western City is 5.3/10. 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 South-western City?
South-western City's district-level spending was $14,435 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 South-western City?
The average student-teacher ratio in South-western City is 18.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in South-western City?
Buckeye Woods Elementary School is the highest-rated school in South-western City with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in South-western City?
Across schools in South-western City with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South-western City compare to other districts in Ohio?
South-western City has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 33 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.0%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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