Top Rankings
Southern Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 697 students in Southern 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 Southern Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
697 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern 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 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#333 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
95%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,485 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 $14,372 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,485
$17,287
Spending / Student
$14,372
$17,235
Best Southern Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 Elm St
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-4222
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-4222
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Southern High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 Elm St
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-2611
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Local School District?
Southern Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 697 students.
What is the rank of Southern Local School District?
Southern Local School District is ranked #330 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Local School District?
95% of Southern Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Local School District?
Southern Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Southern Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,372 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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