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6.7avg / 10

Western Brown Local School District

School District · Mount Orab, Ohio

Students: 2,730
Teachers (FTE): 150

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,730

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.2:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#246 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

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 #246 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Western Brown Local's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hamersville Elementary School (7.3/10), Mt Orab Primary Elementary School (6.8/10), and Western Brown High School (6.4/10). 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.

#SchoolRating
1Hamersville Elementary School7.3 / 10
2Mt Orab Primary Elementary School6.8 / 10
3Western Brown High School6.4 / 10
4Mt Orab Middle School6.3 / 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. District-level spending was $14,056 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Western Brown Local demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hamersville Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Western Brown Local students show an average math proficiency of 66.4% and ELA proficiency of 65.8%.

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

Math Proficiency66.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency65.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Western Brown Local with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Mount Orab
Total Enrollment
2,730
Teachers (FTE)
150
District spending per student
$14,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.7/10. 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 Western Brown Local?

Western Brown Local's district-level spending was $14,056 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 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?

Hamersville Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Western Brown Local with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Western Brown Local?

Across schools in Western Brown Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.8%. 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 6.7/10 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
66.4%
ELA Proficiency
65.8%

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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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