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#1683 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 49% in state

Dawson-bryant High School

High School · Dawson-bryant Local · Coal Grove, OH

A Dawson-bryant Local high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Hornet Ln, Coal Grove, OH 45638

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$14,426
Chronic Absenteeism25.8%

Students at Dawson-bryant High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Dawson-bryant High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,544

Median home value

$118,500

Median rent

$782/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

19.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45638; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–121.5 mi130Compare →
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus aEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.6 mi9Compare →
Ironton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.59–122.0 mi418Compare →
Fairview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.86–122.2 mi299Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dawson-bryant Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,426NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dawson-bryant High School is listed in Dawson-Bryant Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dawson-bryant High School

Dawson-bryant High School is a public high school in Coal Grove, OH, part of Dawson-bryant Local, serving approximately 306 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,683 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dawson-bryant High School

What grades does Dawson-bryant High School serve?

Dawson-bryant High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dawson-bryant High School?

Dawson-bryant High School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson-bryant High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dawson-bryant High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dawson-bryant High School rank in OH?

Dawson-bryant High School ranks #1,683 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Dawson-bryant High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dawson-bryant High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dawson-bryant High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dawson-bryant High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Dawson-bryant High School a charter school?

No, Dawson-bryant High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dawson-bryant High School a Title I school?

No, Dawson-bryant High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 45638)
19,921
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
39.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45638; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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