Photo: Mike Sharp - User: (WT-shared) 2old at wts wikivoyage · CC BY-SA 4.0Clark Township’s public schools outscore 83% of Ohio districts
In Clark Township, 81% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Clark Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
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.
Clark Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 78% and math 81% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,553 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Bell Valley School (private), Knob View (private), Woodland School (private), Brush Run (private), Scenic Acres School (private), Scenic Valley School (private), Sunny Meadows (private), Shutt Valley (private), Meadow Valley School (private), Charm View (private), Troyer Valley (private), Buckeye School (private), Clear Springs (private), Charm View (private), Whispering Pines School (private) and Union Hill (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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.
What’s behind Clark Township’s grade
A−: better than 83% of Ohio school districts, #212 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Clark Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Clark Township
Flat Ridge Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 92 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Charm
1st grade in Clark Township
Flat Ridge Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 92 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Charm
2nd grade in Clark Township
Flat Ridge Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 92 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Charm
3rd grade in Clark Township
Flat Ridge Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 92 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Charm
4th grade in Clark Township
Flat Ridge Elementary School
Grades K–4 · 92 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Charm
9th grade in Clark Township
Hiland High School
Grades 7–12 · 395 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Millersburg
10th grade in Clark Township
Hiland High School
Grades 7–12 · 395 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Millersburg
11th grade in Clark Township
Hiland High School
Grades 7–12 · 395 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Millersburg
12th grade in Clark Township
Hiland High School
Grades 7–12 · 395 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Millersburg
Clark Township’s public schools are run by East Holmes Local School District, which also serves Berlin, Paint, Salt Creek and Walnut Creek. Parts of Clark Township (6% of its land) are served by Garaway Local instead. 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.
Well above the state in reading
Clark Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Clark Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Township | A− | East Holmes Local |
| Walnut Creek | A− | East Holmes Local |
| Crawford | A− | Ridgewood Local PK–12 · Garaway Local K–12 |
| Mechanic | B | West Holmes Local |
| Bucks | A− | Ridgewood Local PK–12 · Garaway Local K–12 |
| Sugar Creek | A | Garaway Local |
| Auburn | A | Garaway Local |
| Baltic | — | Garaway Local |
Every school in Clark Township
21 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).
Questions about Clark Township’s schools
Are Clark Township’s schools good?
By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Clark Township children attend outscore 83% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #212 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Clark Township in?
East Holmes Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,491 students in 8 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Clark Township are served by Garaway Local.
Where do Clark Township kids go to high school?
Hiland High School in Millersburg, with 395 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Clark Township’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in East Holmes Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Clark Township spend per student?
$14,553 in East Holmes Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Clark Township?
Yes: Bell Valley School (religious, grades K–8, 54 students), Knob View (religious, grades K–8, 37 students), Woodland School (religious, grades 1–8, 33 students), Brush Run (religious, grades K–8, 29 students), Scenic Acres School (religious, grades K–8, 27 students), Scenic Valley School (religious, grades 1–8, 26 students), Sunny Meadows (religious, grades 1–8, 26 students), Shutt Valley (religious, grades 1–8, 26 students), Meadow Valley School (religious, grades 1–8, 25 students), Charm View (religious, grades K–8, 24 students), Troyer Valley (religious, grades K–8, 23 students), Buckeye School (religious, grades 1–8, 20 students), Clear Springs (religious, grades 1–8, 19 students), Charm View (religious, grades 1–8, 19 students), Whispering Pines School (religious, grades 1–7, 17 students) and Union Hill (religious, grades 1–7, 11 students).
Parents talk
What Clark Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Clark Township → They have their own page.
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.