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Schools in Claridon Township · River Valley Local School District

Claridon Township’s public schools outscore 67% of Ohio districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Claridon Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On-time graduation in Claridon Township runs at 98%, above the Ohio average (86%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#476of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
63%
▲ 4 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
57%
▲ 5 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.0K
▼ 21% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.2
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
1,821 students on the public path
In brief

Claridon Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1413 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Claridon Township’s, its schools beat 51%, lower than their 67% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 63% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,040 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is River Valley Middle School, then River Valley High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Claridon Township’s grade

B Test scoresB+ Graduation

B+: better than 67% of Ohio school districts, #476 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 67%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1413)Better than 51%
Towns in Marion County (15)Better than 80%
BB+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,053 test results and a graduating class of 129 could put Claridon Township anywhere from B to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Claridon Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,046 in math, 1,060 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Claridon Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB to B+
6–8River Valley Middle SchoolRiver Valley Local School DistrictB
9–12River Valley High SchoolRiver Valley Local School DistrictB−

Claridon Township’s public schools are run by River Valley Local School District, which also serves Caledonia, Canaan, Marion and Marion and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

River Valley Local School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,821 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 18.2 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$13,040OH $16,610 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading63%
State average 59.5% · 1060 students tested
Math57%
State average 52.2% · 1046 students tested

Claridon Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Claridon Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Claridon TownshipB+River Valley Local
RichlandBRiver Valley Local PK–12 · Cardington-Lincoln Local PK–12
MarionC+Ridgedale Local PK–12 · River Valley Local PK–12 · Marion City PK–12
Scott—Ridgedale Local PK–12 · River Valley Local PK–12
Canaan—Mount Gilead Exempted Village PK–12 · River Valley Local PK–12

All 4 neighbors share River Valley Local with Claridon Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Claridon Township

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Claridon Townshipby address
Liberty Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Caledonia
B
402 students17:1Rate it →
Heritage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Marion
B+
483 students19:1Rate it →
River Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Caledonia
B
481 students18:1Rate it →
River Valley High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Caledonia
B−
455 students18:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Claridon Townshiprun by other districts or the state
Tri-Rivers Career Center
High · Grades 10–12 · Marion
Career and Technical
583 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Claridon Township’s schools

Are Claridon Township’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Claridon Township children attend outscore 67% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #476 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 51%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Claridon Township in?

River Valley Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,821 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Claridon Township kids go to high school?

River Valley High School in Caledonia, with 455 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Claridon Township’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in River Valley Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Claridon Township spend per student?

$13,040 in River Valley Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.