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Niles City School District

309 N Rhodes Ave
Niles, OH 44446-3821
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,961 students in Niles City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
51±¬ÁÏs in Niles City School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
1,961 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Niles 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#513 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
51%
54%
53%
60%
59%
63%
87%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
6%
17%
% White
77%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,007 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,510 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,007
$17,295
Spending / Student
$14,510
$17,243

Best Niles City School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niles Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 E Margaret Ave
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-5093
Gr: 3-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Mckinley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
616 Dragon Dr
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-9968
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Niles Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Brown St
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-5656
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Niles Primary School
960 Frederick St
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-5091
Gr: PK-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Niles City School District?
Niles City School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,961 students.
What is the rank of Niles City School District?
Niles City School District is ranked #498 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Niles City School District?
77% of Niles City School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Niles City School District?
Niles City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Niles City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,510 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,961 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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