Southern Local School District
School District · Salineville, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,695
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,695
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#484 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,695
+$4,038 vs Ohio median
District size
834 students
Smaller than Ohio median
About Southern Local
Southern Local is a Salineville, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 834 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. The district invests $18,695 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Southern Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southern Local Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Southern Local students show an average math proficiency of 42.0% and ELA proficiency of 52.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Southern Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Local with test data.
Schools in Southern Local
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Salineville
- Total Enrollment
- 834
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southern Local?
Southern Local has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southern Local?
The average composite rating for Southern 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 per-pupil spending in Southern Local?
Southern Local spends $18,695 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southern Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southern Local is 19:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southern Local?
Southern Local Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Southern Local with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Southern Local?
Across schools in Southern Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southern Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Southern Local has an average school rating of 5.7/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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