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Schools in Clay Township · Genoa Area Local School District

Clay Township’s public schools outscore 80% of Ohio districts

68% of students in Clay Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Clay 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.

#262of 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
70%
▲ 10 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
68%
▲ 16 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.2K
▼ 26% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.2
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
1,279 students on the public path
In brief

Clay Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1278 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Clay Township’s, its schools beat 74%, lower than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 70% and math 68% 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 $12,216 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Genoa Area Middle School, then Genoa Area High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Community Christian Academy (private) is 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Clay Township’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Ohio school districts, #262 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1278)Better than 74%
Towns in Ottawa County (12)Better than 50%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 708 test results and a graduating class of 105 could put Clay Township anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Clay Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (693 in math, 722 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Genoa ElementaryGenoa Area Local School DistrictA−
6–8Genoa Area Middle SchoolGenoa Area Local School DistrictB
9–12Genoa Area High SchoolGenoa Area Local School DistrictB+

Clay Township’s public schools are run by Genoa Area Local School District, which also serves Allen, Clay Center and Genoa. Parts of Clay Township (13% of its land) are served by Woodmore 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.

Genoa Area Local School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,279 students · 18.2 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$12,216OH $16,610 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading70%
State average 59.5% · 722 students tested
Math68%
State average 52.2% · 693 students tested

Clay Township vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Clay TownshipA−Genoa Area Local
AllenA−Genoa Area Local
LakeB+Lake Local
MillburyB+Lake Local
HarrisB+Woodmore Local
WoodvilleB+Woodmore Local
BentonABenton-Carroll-Salem Local

Every school in Clay Township

4 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 Clay Townshipby address
Genoa Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Genoa
A−
628 students19:1Rate it →
Genoa Area Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Genoa
B
282 students18:1Rate it →
Genoa Area High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Genoa
B+
369 students18:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Community Christian Academy
Grades 2–12 · Genoa
Private · Religious
15 students5:1Rate it →

Questions about Clay Township’s schools

Are Clay Township’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Clay Township children attend outscore 80% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #262 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 74%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Clay Township in?

Genoa Area Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,279 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Clay Township are served by Woodmore Local.

Where do Clay Township kids go to high school?

Genoa Area High School in Genoa, with 369 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Clay Township’s graduation rate?

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

How much does Clay Township spend per student?

$12,216 in Genoa Area Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Clay Township?

Yes: Community Christian Academy (religious, grades 2–12, 15 students).

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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.