Top Rankings
Bethel 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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,921 students in Bethel Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Bethel Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,921 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bethel 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
86%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,502 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,133 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,502
$17,287
Spending / Student
$10,133
$17,235
Best Bethel Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7120 State Route 201
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9439
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9439
Gr: K-5 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Bethel High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7490 State Route 201
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9487
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9487
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7490 State Route 201
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9430
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9430
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bethel Local School District?
Bethel Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,921 students.
What is the rank of Bethel Local School District?
Bethel Local School District is ranked #267 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel Local School District?
86% of Bethel Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethel Local School District?
Bethel Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Bethel Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,133 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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