Top Rankings
South Point Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,366 students in South Point Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in South Point Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
1,366 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Point Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#511 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
5%
17%
% White
86%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,405 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 $15,146 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
$21 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,405
$17,295
Spending / Student
$15,146
$17,243
Best South Point Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Point Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Park Ave
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-2756
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-2756
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8781 County Road 1
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 894-4230
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 894-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
South Point Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
983 County Road 60
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4343
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4343
Gr: 6-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
South Point High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
983 County Road 60
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4323
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4323
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Point Local School District?
South Point Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,366 students.
What is the rank of South Point Local School District?
South Point Local School District is ranked #511 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Point Local School District?
86% of South Point Local School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Point Local School District?
South Point Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is South Point Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,146 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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