Top Rankings
Arcanum-Butler Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,155 students in Arcanum-Butler Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Arcanum-Butler Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
4 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
1,155 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Arcanum-Butler Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
96%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,624 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,284 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,624
$17,379
Spending / Student
$12,284
$17,327
Best Arcanum-Butler Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcanum Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2011 Trojan Ave
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Gr: K-4 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Butler Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2011 Trojan Ave
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Gr: 5-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Arcanum High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2011 Trojan Ave
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
310 N Main St
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arcanum-Butler Local School District?
Arcanum-Butler Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,155 students.
What is the rank of Arcanum-Butler Local School District?
Arcanum-Butler Local School District is ranked #105 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arcanum-Butler Local School District?
96% of Arcanum-Butler Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arcanum-Butler Local School District?
Arcanum-Butler Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Arcanum-Butler Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,284 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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