West Liberty-salem Local School District
School District · West Liberty, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,894
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,894
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Evaluating West Liberty-salem Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Liberty-salem Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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West Liberty-salem Elementary School
West Liberty · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Liberty-salem High School
West Liberty · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#260 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,894
$1,763 vs Ohio median
District size
1,131 students
Smaller than Ohio median
Top-Rated Schools in West Liberty-salem Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Liberty-salem Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | West Liberty-salem High School | 7.4 / 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. The district invests $12,894 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, West Liberty-salem Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Liberty-salem Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, West Liberty-salem Local students show an average math proficiency of 82.5% and ELA proficiency of 81.5%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- West Liberty
- Total Enrollment
- 1,131
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Liberty-salem Local?
West Liberty-salem Local spends $12,894 per student per year.
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 Elementary School is the highest-rated school in West Liberty-salem Local with a composite score of 8.6/10.
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 82.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 81.5%. 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 7.2/10 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 82.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 81.5%
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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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