Top Rankings
Southwest Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,382 students in Southwest Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Southwest Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
4,382 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southwest Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 86% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#252 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
91%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,038 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,171 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$106 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,038
$17,287
Spending / Student
$24,171
$17,235
Best Southwest Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8382 New Haven Rd
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 738-1717
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 738-1717
Grades: K-5
| 804 students
Rank: #22.
Miami Whitewater Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9850 West Rd
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-5577
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-5577
Grades: K-5
| 678 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Broadway St
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4161
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4161
Grades: K-5
| 645 students
Rank: #44.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9840 West Rd
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4831
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4831
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #55.
William Henry Harrison High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9860 West Rd
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4169
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4169
Grades: 9-12
| 1,186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwest Local School District?
Southwest Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,382 students.
What is the rank of Southwest Local School District?
Southwest Local School District is ranked #257 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southwest Local School District?
91% of Southwest Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwest Local School District?
Southwest Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Southwest Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,171 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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