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Chillicothe City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,589 students in Chillicothe City 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 Chillicothe City School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
2,589 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chillicothe City 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 83% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#567 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
63%
Graduation Rate
83%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
7%
17%
% White
73%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,609 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,507 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,609
$17,379
Spending / Student
$15,507
$17,327
Best Chillicothe City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chillicothe Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Arch St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2123
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2123
Gr: 3-6 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Chillicothe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 702-2287
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 702-2287
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Chillicothe Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
381 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2241
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2241
Gr: 7-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Chillicothe Primary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Gr: K-2 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
841 E Main St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2638
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chillicothe City School District?
Chillicothe City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,589 students.
What is the rank of Chillicothe City School District?
Chillicothe City School District is ranked #577 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe City School District?
73% of Chillicothe City School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chillicothe City School District?
Chillicothe City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Chillicothe City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,507 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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