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Graham 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 3 public schools serving 1,588 students in Graham Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Graham Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
1,588 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Graham Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#460 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
92%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,280 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,669 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,280
$17,379
Spending / Student
$12,669
$17,327
Best Graham Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graham Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9464 Us Highway 36
Saint Paris, OH 43072
(937) 663-4449
Saint Paris, OH 43072
(937) 663-4449
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Graham High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Us Highway 36
Saint Paris, OH 43072
(937) 663-4127
Saint Paris, OH 43072
(937) 663-4127
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Graham Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9644 Us Highway 36
Saint Paris, OH 43072
(937) 663-5339
Saint Paris, OH 43072
(937) 663-5339
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Graham Local School District?
Graham Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,588 students.
What is the rank of Graham Local School District?
Graham Local School District is ranked #458 out of 909 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Graham Local School District?
92% of Graham Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Graham Local School District?
Graham Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Graham Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,669 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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