Top Rankings
Central Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 912 students in Central 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 Central Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
3 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
912 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
90%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,552 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,736 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,552
$17,295
Spending / Student
$17,736
$17,243
Best Central Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2378
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2378
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2331
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14060 Blosser Rd
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2511
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2511
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Local School District?
Central Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 912 students.
What is the rank of Central Local School District?
Central Local School District is ranked #201 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Local School District?
90% of Central Local School District students are White, 7% 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 Central Local School District?
Central Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Central Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,736 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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