Western Brown Local School District
School District · Mount Orab, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,056
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,056
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Evaluating Western Brown Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Western Brown Local 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.
Mt Orab Primary Elementary School
Mount Orab · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mt Orab Middle School
Mount Orab · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hamersville Elementary School
Hamersville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#362 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,056
$601 vs Ohio median
District size
2,730 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Western Brown Local ranks #362 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Western Brown Local's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mt Orab Primary Elementary School (7.6/10), Mt Orab Middle School (7.0/10), and Hamersville Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Western Brown Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt Orab Primary Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Mt Orab Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Hamersville Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Western Brown High School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Western Brown Local
Western Brown Local is a Mount Orab, Ohio school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,730 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1. The district invests $14,056 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Western Brown Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mt Orab Primary Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Western Brown Local students show an average math proficiency of 66.2% and ELA proficiency of 68.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Western Brown Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Western Brown Local with test data.
Schools in Western Brown Local
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Mount Orab
- Total Enrollment
- 2,730
- Teachers (FTE)
- 150
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Western Brown Local?
Western Brown Local has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Western Brown Local?
The average composite rating for Western Brown Local is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Western Brown Local?
Western Brown Local spends $14,056 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Western Brown Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Western Brown Local is 18.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Western Brown Local?
Mt Orab Primary Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Western Brown Local with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Western Brown Local?
Across schools in Western Brown Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Western Brown Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Western Brown Local has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.0%
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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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