Top Rankings
East Holmes Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,100 students in East Holmes Local School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in East Holmes Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 59% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in East Holmes Local School District are Mt Hope Elementary School, Chestnut Ridge Elementary School and Walnut Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
1,511 Students
1,091,015 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
63,050 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Holmes Local School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 931 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
96%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,316 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 $13,435 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
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,316
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,435
$17,235
Best East Holmes Local School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Hope Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8242 State Route 241
Mount Hope, OH 44660
(330) 674-0418
Mount Hope, OH 44660
(330) 674-0418
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5088 Tr 401
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2413
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2413
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4840 Olde Pump St
Walnut Creek, OH 44687
(330) 893-2213
Walnut Creek, OH 44687
(330) 893-2213
Gr: K-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Wise Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4579 County Road 120
Charm, OH 44617
(330) 893-2505
Charm, OH 44617
(330) 893-2505
Gr: 5-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Winesburg Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2165 Us Route 62
Winesburg, OH 44690
(330) 359-5059
Winesburg, OH 44690
(330) 359-5059
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4978 W Main St
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2817
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2817
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Flat Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2609 Co Rd 600
Charm, OH 44617
(330) 893-3156
Charm, OH 44617
(330) 893-3156
Gr: K-4 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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