Top Rankings
Hamilton Local 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 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,151 students in Hamilton Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Hamilton Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
3,151 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 916 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 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#406 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
16%
17%
% White
66%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,735 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,523 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,735
$17,287
Spending / Student
$10,523
$17,235
Best Hamilton Local School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
745 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: K-3 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
765 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: 3-7 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: 7-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Township High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: 8-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
775 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: PK | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Local School District?
Hamilton Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,151 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Local School District?
Hamilton Local School District is ranked #403 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 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 Hamilton Local School District?
66% of Hamilton Local School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Local School District?
Hamilton Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Hamilton Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,523 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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