West Liberty-Salem Local School District
School District · West Liberty, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,131
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,131
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#227 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,894
$1,763 vs Ohio median
District size
1,131 students
Smaller than Ohio median
The short answer
West Liberty-Salem Local ranks #227 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. West Liberty-Salem Local's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Liberty-Salem High School (7.1/10), West Liberty-Salem Middle School (6.8/10), and West Liberty-Salem Elementary School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in West Liberty-Salem 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 | West Liberty-Salem High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | West Liberty-Salem Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | West Liberty-Salem Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Liberty-Salem Local
West Liberty-Salem Local is a West Liberty, Ohio school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,131 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. District-level spending was $12,894 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, West Liberty-Salem Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Liberty-Salem High School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, West Liberty-Salem Local students show an average math proficiency of 80.2% and ELA proficiency of 80.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Liberty-Salem Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Liberty-Salem Local with test data.
Schools in West Liberty-Salem Local
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- West Liberty
- Total Enrollment
- 1,131
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- District spending per student
- $12,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Liberty-Salem Local?
West Liberty-Salem 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 West Liberty-Salem Local?
The average composite rating for West Liberty-Salem 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 West Liberty-Salem Local?
West Liberty-Salem Local's district-level spending was $12,894 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 West Liberty-Salem Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Liberty-Salem Local is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Liberty-Salem Local?
West Liberty-Salem High School is the highest-rated school in West Liberty-Salem Local with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in West Liberty-Salem Local?
Across schools in West Liberty-Salem Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 80.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Liberty-Salem Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
West Liberty-Salem Local has an average school rating of 6.8/10 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 80.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.2%
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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