Serving 64 students in grades 4-12, Southern Ohio Digital Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Ohio Digital Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Southern Ohio Digital Academy's student population of 64 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Southern Ohio Digital Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Ohio Digital Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2938 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Black
3%
17%
White
94%
65%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
86%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Ohio Digital Academy's ranking?
Southern Ohio Digital Academy is ranked #2938 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Ohio Digital Academy?
The graduation rate of Southern Ohio Digital Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern Ohio Digital Academy?
64 students attend Southern Ohio Digital Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southern Ohio Digital Academy students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Southern Ohio Digital Academy offer ?
Southern Ohio Digital Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Southern Ohio Digital Academy part of?
Southern Ohio Digital Academy is part of Gallia County Local School District.
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