ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø

Benton Carroll Salem Local School District

11685 W State Route 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449-1278
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Benton Carroll Salem Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,336 students in Benton Carroll Salem Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Benton Carroll Salem Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,336 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Benton Carroll Salem Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#94 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
81%
54%
76%
60%
85%
63%
(21-22)
≥95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
92%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,058 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,728 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,058
$17,287
Spending / Student
$15,728
$17,235

Best Benton Carroll Salem Local School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Harbor High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11661 W State Route 163
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6216
Grades: 7-12
| 649 students
Rank: #22.
R C Waters Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 E Ottawa St
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6219
Grades: K-4
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Harbor Intermediate School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 N Locust St
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 898-6217
Grades: 4-6
| 327 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Benton Carroll Salem Local School District?
Benton Carroll Salem Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,336 students.
What is the rank of Benton Carroll Salem Local School District?
Benton Carroll Salem Local School District is ranked #97 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Carroll Salem Local School District?
92% of Benton Carroll Salem Local School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton Carroll Salem Local School District?
Benton Carroll Salem Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Benton Carroll Salem Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,728 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Opinion: Handcuffing in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Opinion: Handcuffing in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Enrollment?
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we’ll take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Quick Links