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6.8avg / 10

Switzerland of Ohio Local School District

School District · Woodsfield, Ohio

Students: 1,942
Teachers (FTE): 191

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

9

5 elem, 4 high

Enrollment

1,942

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.2:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#225 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$25,982

+$11,325 vs Ohio median

District size

1,942 students

Larger than Ohio median

The short answer

Switzerland of Ohio Local ranks #225 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Switzerland of Ohio Local's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Woodsfield Elementary School (8.0/10), River High School (7.7/10), and Beallsville Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Woodsfield Elementary School

Rates 8.0/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 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 Switzerland of Ohio Local schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Switzerland of Ohio Local

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Woodsfield Elementary School8.0 / 10
2River High School7.7 / 10
3Beallsville Elementary School7.2 / 10
4Monroe Central High School7.1 / 10
5Powhatan Elementary School7.1 / 10
6Skyvue Elementary School7.0 / 10
7Swiss Hills Career Center6.1 / 10
8River Elementary School5.7 / 10
9Beallsville High School5.2 / 10

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Switzerland of Ohio Local

Switzerland of Ohio Local is a Woodsfield, Ohio school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 1,942 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. District-level spending was $25,982 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Switzerland of Ohio Local demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Woodsfield Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Switzerland of Ohio Local students show an average math proficiency of 50.3% and ELA proficiency of 58.6%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools, and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Switzerland of Ohio Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency50.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency58.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Switzerland of Ohio Local with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Woodsfield
Total Enrollment
1,942
Teachers (FTE)
191
District spending per student
$25,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Switzerland of Ohio Local?

Switzerland of Ohio Local has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Switzerland of Ohio Local?

The average composite rating for Switzerland of Ohio Local is 6.8/10. 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 Switzerland of Ohio Local?

Switzerland of Ohio Local's district-level spending was $25,982 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 Switzerland of Ohio Local?

The average student-teacher ratio in Switzerland of Ohio Local is 10.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Switzerland of Ohio Local?

Woodsfield Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Switzerland of Ohio Local with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Switzerland of Ohio Local?

Across schools in Switzerland of Ohio Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Switzerland of Ohio Local compare to other districts in Ohio?

Switzerland of Ohio Local has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 9 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
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
50.3%
ELA Proficiency
58.6%

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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