Top Rankings
East Holmes Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,511 students in East Holmes Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in East Holmes Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 60% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in East Holmes Local School District are Mt Hope Elementary School, Chestnut Ridge Elementary School and Walnut Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. East Holmes Local School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
8 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,511 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Holmes Local School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 931 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
96%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,316 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,435 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,316
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,435
$17,235
Best East Holmes Local School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Hope Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8242 State Route 241
Mount Hope, OH 44660
(330) 674-0418
Mount Hope, OH 44660
(330) 674-0418
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5088 Tr 401
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2413
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2413
Grades: K-8
| 209 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4840 Olde Pump St
Walnut Creek, OH 44687
(330) 893-2213
Walnut Creek, OH 44687
(330) 893-2213
Grades: K-6
| 147 students
Rank: #44.
Wise Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4579 County Road 120
Charm, OH 44617
(330) 893-2505
Charm, OH 44617
(330) 893-2505
Grades: 5-8
| 77 students
Rank: #55.
Hiland High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 State Route 39
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2626
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2626
Grades: 7-12
| 411 students
Rank: #66.
Winesburg Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2165 Us Route 62
Winesburg, OH 44690
(330) 359-5059
Winesburg, OH 44690
(330) 359-5059
Grades: K-6
| 171 students
Rank: #77.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4978 W Main St
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2817
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2817
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #88.
Flat Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2609 Co Rd 600
Charm, OH 44617
(330) 893-3156
Charm, OH 44617
(330) 893-3156
Grades: K-4
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Holmes Local School District?
East Holmes Local School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,511 students.
What is the rank of East Holmes Local School District?
East Holmes Local School District is ranked #63 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Holmes Local School District?
96% of East Holmes Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Holmes Local School District?
East Holmes Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is East Holmes Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,435 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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