Top Rankings
Buckeye Valley Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,284 students in Buckeye Valley 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 Buckeye Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2,284 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buckeye Valley Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#235 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
90%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,611 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 $13,981 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,611
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,981
$17,235
Best Buckeye Valley Local School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Valley West Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4340 State Route 257 S
Ostrander, OH 43061
(740) 666-2731
Ostrander, OH 43061
(740) 666-2731
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Buckeye Valley Local High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Coover Rd
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-1349
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-1349
Grades: 9-12
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
683 Coover Rd
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-6626
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-6626
Grades: 5-8
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Buckeye Valley East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
522 E High St
Ashley, OH 43003
(740) 363-2253
Ashley, OH 43003
(740) 363-2253
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buckeye Valley Local School District?
Buckeye Valley Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,284 students.
What is the rank of Buckeye Valley Local School District?
Buckeye Valley Local School District is ranked #212 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buckeye Valley Local School District?
90% of Buckeye Valley Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buckeye Valley Local School District?
Buckeye Valley Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Buckeye Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,981 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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