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Schools in Swanton · Swanton Local School District

Swanton’s public schools outscore 83% of Ohio districts

In Swanton, 77% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Swanton, 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.

#212of 993 Ohio townsK–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
74%
▲ 14 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
77%
▲ 25 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 4–8 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.4K
▼ 7% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.0
OH 16.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
0
1,111 students on the public path
In brief

Swanton’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 74% and math 77% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,382 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 Swanton Middle School, then Swanton 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 Swanton’s grade

A Test scoresC+ Graduation

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.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 83%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1420)Better than 85%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 625 test results and a graduating class of 104 could put Swanton anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Swanton’s students in the tested grades sat them (613 in math, 637 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–4Swanton Elementary SchoolSwanton Local School DistrictA
5–9Swanton Middle SchoolSwanton Local School DistrictA−
10–12Swanton High SchoolSwanton Local School DistrictB−

Swanton’s public schools are run by Swanton Local School District, which also serves Harding, Spencer, Swan Creek and Swanton. 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.

Swanton Local School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,111 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 16.0 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$15,382OH $16,610 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading74%
State average 59.5% · 637 students tested
Math77%
State average 52.2% · 613 students tested

Swanton vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SwantonA−Swanton Local

Every school in Swanton

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 Swantonin other towns
Swanton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4
A
424 students18:1Rate it →
Swanton Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–9
A−
379 students15:1Rate it →
Swanton High School
High · Grades 8–12
B−
308 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Swanton’s schools

Are Swanton’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Swanton 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 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Swanton in?

Swanton Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,111 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Swanton kids go to high school?

Swanton High School, with 308 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Swanton’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Swanton Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Swanton spend per student?

$15,382 in Swanton 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.