Berne Union Local School District

506 N Main St
Sugar Grove, OH 43155-0187
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Berne Union Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 813 students in Berne Union 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 Berne Union Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
813 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Berne Union Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#310 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
55%
54%
71%
60%
68%
63%
92%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
93%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,999 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,006 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,999
$17,379
Spending / Student
$20,006
$17,327

Best Berne Union Local School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berne Union Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
506 N Main St
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
(740) 746-9668
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Berne Union High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
506 N Main St
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
(740) 746-9956
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Berne Union Local School District?
Berne Union Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 813 students.
What is the rank of Berne Union Local School District?
Berne Union Local School District is ranked #314 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berne Union Local School District?
93% of Berne Union Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berne Union Local School District?
Berne Union Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Berne Union Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,006 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 813 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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