Top Rankings
Fairlawn Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 569 students in Fairlawn Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Fairlawn Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
569 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairlawn Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
96%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,996 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,436 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,996
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,436
$17,235
Best Fairlawn Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairlawn Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Fairlawn High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Gr: 6-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairlawn Local School District?
Fairlawn Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 569 students.
What is the rank of Fairlawn Local School District?
Fairlawn Local School District is ranked #113 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairlawn Local School District?
96% of Fairlawn Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairlawn Local School District?
Fairlawn Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Fairlawn Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,436 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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