For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,776 students in West Holmes 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 West Holmes Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
7 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,776 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Holmes 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#281 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
94%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,957 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,094 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,957
$17,287
Spending / Student
$15,094
$17,235
Best West Holmes Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Killbuck Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
299 School St
Killbuck, OH 44637
(330) 276-2891
Killbuck, OH 44637
(330) 276-2891
Grades: K-5
| 249 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lakeville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14059 State Route 226
Lakeville, OH 44638
(419) 827-2006
Lakeville, OH 44638
(419) 827-2006
Grades: 3-5
| 98 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Millersburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 E Jackson St
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-5681
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-5681
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
West Holmes Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10901 State Route 39
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-4761
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-4761
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
West Holmes High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10909 State Route 39
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-6085
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-6085
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
West Holmes Digital Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1291 Massillon Rd Ste B
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-1252
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-1252
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
13495 State Route 39
Big Prairie, OH 44611
(330) 378-2111
Big Prairie, OH 44611
(330) 378-2111
Grades: K-2
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Holmes Local School District?
West Holmes Local School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,776 students.
What is the rank of West Holmes Local School District?
West Holmes Local School District is ranked #275 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.
What is the racial composition of students in West Holmes Local School District?
94% of West Holmes Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Holmes Local School District?
West Holmes Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is West Holmes Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,094 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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