Top Rankings
West Carrollton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,265 students in West Carrollton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in West Carrollton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
3,265 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Carrollton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#562 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
63%
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
22%
17%
% White
53%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,598 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 $19,311 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,598
$17,287
Spending / Student
$19,311
$17,235
Best West Carrollton City School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry Russell Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
123 Elementary Dr
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Gr: 4 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Harold Schnell Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5995 Student St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 859-5121
Gr: 2-3 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
West Carrollton High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5833 Student St
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
West Carrollton Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4100 S Dixie Dr
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 859-5121
Gr: 5-6 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
West Carrollton Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
424 E Main St
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Gr: 7-8 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
510 E Pease Ave
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Gr: PK-1 | 650 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Carrollton City School District?
West Carrollton City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,265 students.
What is the rank of West Carrollton City School District?
West Carrollton City School District is ranked #573 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Carrollton City School District?
53% of West Carrollton City School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Carrollton City School District?
West Carrollton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is West Carrollton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,311 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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