For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,526 students in Clear Fork Valley Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Clear Fork Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3,571 Schools
# Students
1,526 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clear Fork Valley 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#330 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
94%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,193 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 $13,328 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,193
$17,295
Spending / Student
$13,328
$17,243
Best Clear Fork Valley Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellville Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 School St
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3244
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3244
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 College St
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 883-3451
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 883-3451
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Clear Fork High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Clear Fork Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3111
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-3111
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
125 College St
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 886-3855
Butler, OH 44822
(419) 886-3855
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clear Fork Valley Local School District?
Clear Fork Valley Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,526 students.
What is the rank of Clear Fork Valley Local School District?
Clear Fork Valley Local School District is ranked #326 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Fork Valley Local School District?
94% of Clear Fork Valley Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clear Fork Valley Local School District?
Clear Fork 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 Clear Fork Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,328 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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