Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0Springfield’s public schools score below 70% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 28% of Springfield’s students scored proficient, below the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Springfield, 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 98% 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.
Springfield’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 600 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Springfield’s, its schools beat 4%, lower than their 30% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Springfield City spends $16,946 per student and Clark-Shawnee Local $14,585, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Cliff Park High School, Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy, Springfield Sports Academy, Buckeye Community School - Springfield, Catholic Central (private), Central Catholic Elementary/Middle School (private), Emmanuel Christian Academy (private), Ridgewood School (private) and Gods Teen 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 Springfield’s grade
C: better than 30% of Ohio school districts, #954 of 993 Ohio towns. Both inputs trail the Ohio average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Springfield, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Springfield
Clark Early Learning Center
Grades PK · 344 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Springfield · depends on your address
Roosevelt Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 413 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hayward Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 367 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Schaefer Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 285 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Springfield · depends on your address
Roosevelt Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 413 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Hayward Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 367 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Schaefer Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 285 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Springfield · depends on your address
Springfield High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,606 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Springfield School of Innovation
Grades 9–12 · 122 students · 6:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Springfield · depends on your address
Springfield High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,606 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Springfield School of Innovation
Grades 9–12 · 122 students · 6:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Springfield · depends on your address
Springfield High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,606 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Springfield School of Innovation
Grades 9–12 · 122 students · 6:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Springfield · depends on your address
Springfield High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,606 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Springfield School of Innovation
Grades 9–12 · 122 students · 6:1 students per teacher
Springfield runs its own schools through grade 12 (Springfield City School District). From grade PK, students attend the Clark-Shawnee Local School District, shared with Springfield. Parts of Springfield (11% and 2% of its land) are served by Northeastern Local and Northwestern Local instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Springfield
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Springfield vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Springfield’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | C | Springfield City PK–12 · Clark-Shawnee Local PK–12 |
| Springfield Township | B | Clark-Shawnee Local |
| Moorefield | B | Northeastern Local |
| German | B+ | Northwestern Local |
| Mad River | B− | Greenon Local |
Every school in Springfield
26 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Springfield City Online).
Questions about Springfield’s schools
Are Springfield’s schools good?
On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Springfield children attend score below 70% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #954 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 4%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Springfield in?
Two districts: Springfield City School District runs grades PK–12, and Clark-Shawnee Local School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Springfield.
Where do Springfield kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Springfield High School and Springfield School of Innovation.
What is Springfield’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Springfield City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Springfield spend per student?
$16,946 in Springfield City School District and $14,585 in Clark-Shawnee Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Springfield?
Yes: Catholic Central (Catholic, grades PK–12, 463 students), Central Catholic Elementary/Middle School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 352 students), Emmanuel Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 345 students), Ridgewood School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 151 students) and Gods Teen School (religious, grades 1–12, 59 students). Springfield also has 4 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Springfield families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Springfield → 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.