Top Rankings
Black River Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 991 students in Black River Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
51±¬ÁÏs in Black River Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (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
4 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
991 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Black River Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#228 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
92%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,377 is higher 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 $16,890 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,377
$17,287
Spending / Student
$16,890
$17,235
Best Black River Local School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black River High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
233 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3303
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3303
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Black River Education Center Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-2161
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-2161
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Black River Education Center Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3304
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3304
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Black River Local Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
257a County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3300
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3300
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Black River Local School District?
Black River Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 991 students.
What is the rank of Black River Local School District?
Black River Local School District is ranked #220 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Black River Local School District?
92% of Black River Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Black River Local School District?
Black River Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Black River Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,890 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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