Buckeye Local Junior High

Buckeye Local Junior High is a rural middle school located in Rayland, Ohio, on State Highway 150. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school has an enrollment of 178 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1, which allows for more personalized attention. With 16 full-time equivalent teachers, Buckeye Local Junior High focuses on providing a supportive learning environment.

The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 4.1 out of 10, and it ranks at number 2835 out of 3468 schools in Ohio, placing it in the 18th percentile overall. Academically, Buckeye Local Junior High has an average of 50% proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and 36% in Math across all grades. While these scores indicate areas for improvement, the school is committed to enhancing student development and educational outcomes.

Buckeye Local Junior High is situated in a rural setting near the town of Rayland, offering a close-knit community atmosphere where students can feel supported both academically and socially.

With an enrollment of 178 students, Buckeye Local Junior High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Buckeye Local Junior High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.