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Schools in Troy Township · Berkshire Local School District

Troy Township’s public schools outscore 71% of Ohio districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Troy Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On-time graduation in Troy Township runs at 98%, above the Ohio average (86%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#423of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
65%
▲ 6 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
58%
▲ 6 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.8K
▼ 11% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
20.1
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
1,342 students on the public path
In brief

Troy Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1257 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Troy Township’s, its schools beat 54%, lower than their 71% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 65% and math 58% 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 $14,836 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 Berkshire Middle School, then Berkshire High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Mumford Road School (private) and Troy Parochial 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Troy Township’s grade

B Test scoresB+ Graduation

B+: better than 71% of Ohio school districts, #423 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 71%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1257)Better than 54%
Towns in Geauga County (16)Better than 19%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 707 test results and a graduating class of 109 could put Troy Township anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Troy Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (698 in math, 716 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–4Berkshire Elementaryin BurtonC+
5–8Berkshire Middle Schoolin BurtonB+
9–12Berkshire High Schoolin BurtonB−

Troy Township’s public schools are run by Berkshire Local School District, which also serves Burton, Burton, Claridon and Montville and others. 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.

Berkshire Local School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,372 students · 20.1 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$14,836OH $16,610 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading65%
State average 59.5% · 716 students tested
Math58%
State average 52.2% · 698 students tested

Troy Township vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Troy TownshipB+Berkshire Local
HiramBCrestwood Local PK–12 · James A. Garfield Local PK–12
AuburnAKenston Local
BurtonB+Berkshire Local
ParkmanBCardinal Local

Every school in Troy Township

5 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 Troy Townshipin other towns
Berkshire Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Burton
C+
517 students19:1Rate it →
Berkshire Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Burton
B+
388 students20:1Rate it →
Berkshire High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Burton
B−
437 students22:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Mumford Road School
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Barton
Private · Religious
22 students11:1Rate it →
Troy Parochial School
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · Burton
Private · Religious
21 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Troy Township’s schools

Are Troy Township’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Troy Township children attend outscore 71% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #423 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 54%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Troy Township in?

Berkshire Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,372 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Troy Township kids go to high school?

Berkshire High School in Burton, with 437 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Troy Township’s graduation rate?

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

How much does Troy Township spend per student?

$14,836 in Berkshire Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Troy Township?

Yes: Mumford Road School (religious, grades K–8, 22 students) and Troy Parochial School (religious, grades 1–8, 21 students).

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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.