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Dawson-Bryant 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 3 public schools serving 1,156 students in Dawson-Bryant 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 Dawson-Bryant Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,156 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dawson-Bryant 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
#371 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
98%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,199 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 $14,903 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,199
$17,287
Spending / Student
$14,903
$17,235
Best Dawson-Bryant Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dawson-bryant Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4503 State Route 243
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Dawson-bryant High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6345
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6345
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Dawson-bryant Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dawson-Bryant Local School District?
Dawson-Bryant Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,156 students.
What is the rank of Dawson-Bryant Local School District?
Dawson-Bryant Local School District is ranked #363 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 Dawson-Bryant Local School District?
98% of Dawson-Bryant Local School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dawson-Bryant Local School District?
Dawson-Bryant Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Dawson-Bryant Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,903 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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