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Schools in Genoa · Genoa Area Local School District

Genoa’s public schools outscore 80% of Ohio districts

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

K–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
0
1,279 students on the public path
In brief

Genoa’s schools, in brief

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 ↓

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 Genoa’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Ohio school districts. 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 (1381)Better than 83%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 708 test results and a graduating class of 105 could put Genoa anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Genoa’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 Genoa, 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+

Genoa’s public schools are run by Genoa Area Local School District, which also serves Allen, Clay Center and Clay. 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

Genoa vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GenoaA−Genoa Area Local

Every school in Genoa

3 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).

Also serving Genoain other towns
Genoa Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A−
628 students19:1Rate it →
Genoa Area Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B
282 students18:1Rate it →
Genoa Area High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
369 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about Genoa’s schools

Are Genoa’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Genoa children attend outscore 80% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 83%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Genoa in?

Genoa Area Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,279 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Genoa kids go to high school?

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

What is Genoa’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 Genoa spend per student?

$12,216 in Genoa Area 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.