Top Rankings
River Valley Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,870 students in River Valley 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 River Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,870 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Valley Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#341 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
89%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,446 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 $12,361 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,446
$17,287
Spending / Student
$12,361
$17,235
Best River Valley Local School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Columbus Sandusky Rd S
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 725-5500
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 725-5500
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1932 Whetstone River Rd N
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5600
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
River Valley Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4334 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5700
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
River Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4280 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5800
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #55.
River Valley Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
197 Brocklesby Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5400
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Valley Local School District?
River Valley Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,870 students.
What is the rank of River Valley Local School District?
River Valley Local School District is ranked #352 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Valley Local School District?
89% of River Valley Local School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Valley Local School District?
River Valley Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is River Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,361 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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