For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 470 students in Upper Scioto Valley Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Upper Scioto Valley Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
470 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Upper Scioto Valley 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#566 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
89%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,011 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,619 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,011
$17,379
Spending / Student
$17,619
$17,327
Best Upper Scioto Valley Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 S Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Gr: K-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Upper Scioto Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 S Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Upper Scioto Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 South Courtright Street
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Gr: 7-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Upper Scioto Valley Local School District?
Upper Scioto Valley Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 470 students.
What is the rank of Upper Scioto Valley Local School District?
Upper Scioto Valley Local School District is ranked #571 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Scioto Valley Local School District?
89% of Upper Scioto Valley Local School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper Scioto Valley Local School District?
Upper Scioto Valley Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Upper Scioto Valley Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,619 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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