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Schools in Rushcreek Township · Benjamin Logan Local School District

Rushcreek Township’s public schools outscore 81% of Ohio districts

On the state math tests, 70% of Rushcreek Township’s students scored proficient, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Rushcreek 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.

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
69%
▲ 10 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
70%
▲ 18 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.3K
▼ 20% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.7
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
1,591 students on the public path
In brief

Rushcreek Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1250 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Rushcreek Township’s, its schools beat 74%, lower than their 81% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 69% and math 70% 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 $13,274 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 5 the district’s path is Benjamin Logan Middle School, then Benjamin Logan 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 Rushcreek Township’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 81% 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 81%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1250)Better than 74%
Towns in Logan County (17)Better than 71%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 887 test results and a graduating class of 135 could put Rushcreek Township anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Rushcreek Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (880 in math, 894 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–4Benjamin Logan Elementary SchoolBenjamin Logan Local School DistrictB+
5–8Benjamin Logan Middle SchoolBenjamin Logan Local School DistrictB+
9–12Benjamin Logan High SchoolBenjamin Logan Local School DistrictB

Rushcreek Township’s public schools are run by Benjamin Logan Local School District. Parts of Rushcreek Township (4% of its land) are served by Ridgemont 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.

Benjamin Logan Local School DistrictGrades K–12 · 3 schools · 1,591 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 17.7 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$13,274OH $16,610 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading69%
State average 59.5% · 894 students tested
Math70%
State average 52.2% · 880 students tested

Rushcreek Township vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Rushcreek TownshipA−Benjamin Logan Local
McArthurA−Indian Lake Local
BokescreekB+Benjamin Logan Local K–12 · Ridgemont Local K–12
JeffersonA−Benjamin Logan Local
Taylor Creek—Ridgemont Local K–12 · Benjamin Logan Local K–12
RichlandA−Indian Lake Local PK–12 · Benjamin Logan Local K–12

4 of the 5 neighbors share Benjamin Logan Local with Rushcreek Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Rushcreek Township

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).

District schools in Rushcreek Townshipby address
Benjamin Logan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Bellefontaine
B+
587 students18:1Rate it →
Benjamin Logan Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Bellefontaine
B+
496 students17:1Rate it →
Benjamin Logan High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Bellefontaine
B
508 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about Rushcreek Township’s schools

Are Rushcreek Township’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Rushcreek Township children attend outscore 81% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 74%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Rushcreek Township in?

Benjamin Logan Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,591 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Rushcreek Township are served by Ridgemont Local.

Where do Rushcreek Township kids go to high school?

Benjamin Logan High School in Bellefontaine, with 508 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Rushcreek Township’s graduation rate?

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

How much does Rushcreek Township spend per student?

$13,274 in Benjamin Logan 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.