Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 4.0Paint Township’s public schools outscore 83% of Ohio districts
Math proficiency in Paint Township’s districts is 81%, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Paint 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.
Paint Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1003 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Paint Township’s, its schools beat 72%, lower than their 83% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
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
Elm Ridge School (private), Elm Ridge School (private), Fountain Valley (private), Green Acres (private), Shady Hollow (private), Pleasant Hill School C/O Aaron Mast (private), West Fairview School (private), East Fairview School (private), Dublin School (private), South Dublin School (private), East Valley (private), Dublin (private), Alpine Meadow School (private), Apple Hill (private), Honey Ridge (private), Vintage Lane School (private), Hidden Acres (private) and West Beidler School (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 Paint 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 Paint Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Paint Township
Winesburg Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 148 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winesburg
1st grade in Paint Township
Winesburg Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 148 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winesburg
2nd grade in Paint Township
Winesburg Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 148 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winesburg
3rd grade in Paint Township
Winesburg Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 148 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winesburg
4th grade in Paint Township
Winesburg Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 148 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winesburg
5th grade in Paint Township
Winesburg Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 148 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winesburg
6th grade in Paint Township
Winesburg Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 148 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winesburg
9th grade in Paint Township
Hiland High School
Grades 7–12 · 395 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Millersburg
10th grade in Paint Township
Hiland High School
Grades 7–12 · 395 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Millersburg
11th grade in Paint Township
Hiland High School
Grades 7–12 · 395 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Millersburg
12th grade in Paint Township
Hiland High School
Grades 7–12 · 395 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Millersburg
Paint Township’s public schools are run by East Holmes Local School District, which also serves Berlin, Clark, Salt Creek and Walnut Creek. 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
Paint Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Paint Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Township | A− | East Holmes Local |
| Salt Creek | A− | East Holmes Local |
| Paint Township | A− | Southeast Local |
| Wayne | A | Garaway Local |
| Walnut Creek | A− | East Holmes Local |
2 of the 4 neighbors share East Holmes Local with Paint Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Paint Township
23 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 Paint Township’s schools
Are Paint Township’s schools good?
By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Paint 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 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Paint Township in?
East Holmes Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,491 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Paint Township kids go to high school?
Hiland High School in Millersburg, with 395 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Paint 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 Paint 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 Paint Township?
Yes: Elm Ridge School (religious, grades 1–8, 40 students), Elm Ridge School (religious, grades 1–8, 40 students), Fountain Valley (religious, grades 1–8, 39 students), Green Acres (religious, grades 1–8, 39 students), Shady Hollow (religious, grades 1–8, 37 students), Pleasant Hill School C/O Aaron Mast (religious, grades 1–8, 34 students), West Fairview School (religious, grades 1–8, 34 students), East Fairview School (religious, grades 1–7, 31 students), Dublin School (religious, grades 1–8, 30 students), South Dublin School (religious, grades 1–8, 30 students), East Valley (religious, grades 1–8, 28 students), Dublin (religious, grades 2–8, 26 students), Alpine Meadow School (religious, grades 1–8, 24 students), Apple Hill (religious, grades K–8, 22 students), Honey Ridge (religious, grades 1–8, 20 students), Vintage Lane School (religious, grades 1–8, 20 students), Hidden Acres (nonsectarian, grades 2–8, 16 students) and West Beidler School (religious, grades 1–8, 12 students).
Parents talk
What Paint Township families are saying about school.
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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.