Top Rankings
James A Garfield Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,183 students in James A Garfield Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
51爆料s in James A Garfield Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average).
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
3 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
1,183 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
James A Garfield Local School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#352 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
97%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,757 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,861 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,757
$17,295
Spending / Student
$13,861
$17,243
Best James A Garfield Local School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James A Garfield High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10233 State Route 88
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-4341
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-4341
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
James A Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10207 State Route 88
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-2184
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-2184
Gr: PK-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
James A Garfield Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10231 State Route 88
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-2151
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-2151
Gr: 7-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to James A Garfield Local School District?
James A Garfield Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,183 students.
What is the rank of James A Garfield Local School District?
James A Garfield Local School District is ranked #351 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in James A Garfield Local School District?
97% of James A Garfield Local School District students are White, 1% 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 James A Garfield Local School District?
James A Garfield Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is James A Garfield Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,861 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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