Photo: Chris Light · CC BY-SA 3.0Salt Creek Township’s public schools outscore 83% of Ohio districts
On the state math tests, 81% of Salt Creek Township’s students scored proficient, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Salt Creek 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.
Salt Creek Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1309 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Salt Creek Township’s, its schools beat 78%, 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 one high school
From grade 9 the district’s path is Hiland High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Gospel Haven Academy (private), Zion Christian (private), Drushel Knoll School (private), Springwood School C/O Jonas (private), East Salt Creek (private), Beechvale School (private), Spring Wood School (private), West Mt. Hope Private School (private), Four Corners (private), Spring Meadow School (private), Pine View School (private), Pleasant View II (private), Hope View Acres School (private), South Leeper School C/O John Petersheim (private), Leepers (private), Nature View (private), Sunset View C/O Mose Hershberger (private), West MT. Hope (private), Ashery (private), Tower View (private), Fryburg School (private) and County Line (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 Salt Creek Township’s grade
A−: better than 83% of Ohio school districts, #223 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 Salt Creek Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Salt Creek Township
Mt Hope Elementary School
Grades K–8 · 98 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Mt. Hope
1st grade in Salt Creek Township
Mt Hope Elementary School
Grades K–8 · 98 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Mt. Hope
2nd grade in Salt Creek Township
Mt Hope Elementary School
Grades K–8 · 98 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Mt. Hope
3rd grade in Salt Creek Township
Mt Hope Elementary School
Grades K–8 · 98 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Mt. Hope
4th grade in Salt Creek Township
Mt Hope Elementary School
Grades K–8 · 98 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Mt. Hope
5th grade in Salt Creek Township
Mt Hope Elementary School
Grades K–8 · 98 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Mt. Hope
6th grade in Salt Creek Township
Mt Hope Elementary School
Grades K–8 · 98 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Mt. Hope
7th grade in Salt Creek Township
Mt Hope Elementary School
Grades K–8 · 98 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Mt. Hope
8th grade in Salt Creek Township
Mt Hope Elementary School
Grades K–8 · 98 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Mt. Hope
9th grade in Salt Creek Township
Hiland High School
Grades 7–12 · 395 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Millersburg
10th grade in Salt Creek Township
Hiland High School
Grades 7–12 · 395 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Millersburg
11th grade in Salt Creek Township
Hiland High School
Grades 7–12 · 395 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Millersburg
12th grade in Salt Creek Township
Hiland High School
Grades 7–12 · 395 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Millersburg
Salt Creek Township’s public schools are run by East Holmes Local School District, which also serves Berlin, Clark, Paint 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
Salt Creek Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Salt Creek Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek Township | A− | East Holmes Local |
| Prairie | A− | Southeast Local |
| Paint | A− | East Holmes Local |
| Berlin | A− | East Holmes Local |
| Salt Creek Township | — | Southeast Local |
| Franklin | A− | Triway Local |
2 of the 5 neighbors share East Holmes Local with Salt Creek Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Salt Creek Township
24 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 Salt Creek Township’s schools
Are Salt Creek Township’s schools good?
By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Salt Creek Township children attend outscore 83% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #223 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Salt Creek Township in?
East Holmes Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,491 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Salt Creek Township kids go to high school?
Hiland High School in Millersburg, with 395 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek Township?
Yes: Gospel Haven Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 168 students), Zion Christian (religious, grades K–11, 82 students), Drushel Knoll School (religious, grades 1–8, 39 students), Springwood School C/O Jonas (religious, grades 1–8, 34 students), East Salt Creek (religious, grades 1–8, 34 students), Beechvale School (religious, grades 1–8, 34 students), Spring Wood School (religious, grades 1–8, 34 students), West Mt. Hope Private School (religious, grades K–8, 28 students), Four Corners (religious, grades 1–8, 27 students), Spring Meadow School (religious, grades 1–8, 27 students), Pine View School (religious, grades 1–8, 27 students), Pleasant View II (religious, grades 1–8, 27 students), Hope View Acres School (religious, grades 1–7, 27 students), South Leeper School C/O John Petersheim (religious, grades 1–8, 26 students), Leepers (religious, grades 1–8, 26 students), Nature View (religious, grades 1–8, 26 students), Sunset View C/O Mose Hershberger (religious, grades 1–8, 22 students), West MT. Hope (religious, grades 1–8, 21 students), Ashery (religious, grades 1–8, 19 students), Tower View (religious, grades 1–8, 18 students), Fryburg School (religious, grades 1–8, 17 students) and County Line (religious, grades 1–8, 13 students).
Parents talk
What Salt Creek Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Salt Creek 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.