Top Rankings
Jefferson Township Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 254 students in Jefferson Township Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Jefferson Township Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
254 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson Township 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#799 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Graduation Rate
70%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
65%
17%
% White
16%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,079 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,531 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,079
$17,287
Spending / Student
$28,531
$17,235
Best Jefferson Township Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Township Local School District
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 835-5682
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 835-5682
Grades: 1-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701 S Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-5691
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-5691
Grades: 7-12
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Blairwood Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1241 Blairwood Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 263-3504
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 263-3504
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Township Local School District?
Jefferson Township Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 254 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Township Local School District?
Jefferson Township Local School District is ranked #782 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Township Local School District?
65% of Jefferson Township Local School District students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Township Local School District?
Jefferson Township Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Jefferson Township Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,531 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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