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Schools in Upper Township · Rock Hill Local School District

Upper Township’s public schools outscore 52% of Ohio districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Upper Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 98% of Upper Township’s students graduate on time, above the Ohio average (86%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#705of 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
53%
▼ 6 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
48%
▼ 4 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$20.7K
▲ 25% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.0
OH 16.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
5
1,345 students on the public path
In brief

Upper Township’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 53% of tested students were proficient in reading and 48% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio (the state reports Upper Township’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $20,693 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 6 the district’s path is Rock Hill Middle School, then Rock Hill Sr High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Lawrence School (private) and St. Joseph High 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 Upper Township’s grade

C+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

B−: better than 52% of Ohio school districts, #705 of 993 Ohio towns. Graduation is above the Ohio average; test scores are below it.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 52%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (664)Better than 51%
Towns in Lawrence County (14)Better than 0%
B−BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 712 test results and a graduating class of 111 could put Upper Township anywhere from B− to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Upper Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (712 in math, 711 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Rock Hill Elementary Schoolin IrontonB−
6–8Rock Hill Middle Schoolin IrontonC
9–12Rock Hill Sr High Schoolin IrontonC−

Upper Township’s public schools are run by Rock Hill Local School District, which also serves Decatur, Elizabeth, Hamilton and Hanging Rock and others. Parts of Upper Township (16% and 11% of its land) are served by Ironton City and Dawson-Bryant 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.

Rock Hill Local School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,345 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 14.0 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$20,693OH $16,610 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 59.5% · 711 students tested
Math48%
State average 52.2% · 712 students tested

Upper Township vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Upper TownshipB−Rock Hill Local
IrontonB−Ironton City
PerryBDawson-Bryant Local PK–12 · South Point Local PK–12
HamiltonB−Rock Hill Local
Coal GroveB+Dawson-Bryant Local
ElizabethB−Rock Hill Local
LawrenceBDawson-Bryant Local PK–12 · Rock Hill Local PK–12

3 of the 6 neighbors share Rock Hill Local with Upper Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts. Russell, KY borders Upper Township but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.

Every school in Upper Township

8 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 Upper Townshipin other towns
Rock Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Ironton
B−
736 students15:1Rate it →
Rock Hill Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Ironton
C
284 students10:1Rate it →
Rock Hill Sr High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Ironton
C−
325 students18:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Upper Townshiprun by other districts or the state
Ironton High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Ironton
C
377 students18:1Rate it →
Dawson-Bryant High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Coal Grove
C
272 students14:1Rate it →
Dawson-Bryant Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Coal Grove
C
262 students20:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Lawrence School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Ironton
Private · Catholic
114 students10:1Rate it →
St. Joseph High School
High · Grades 7–12 · Ironton
Private · Catholic
59 students5:1Rate it →

Questions about Upper Township’s schools

Are Upper Township’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Ohio: the public schools Upper Township children attend outscore 52% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #705 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 51%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Upper Township in?

Rock Hill Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,345 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Upper Township are served by Ironton City and Dawson-Bryant Local.

Where do Upper Township kids go to high school?

Rock Hill Sr High School in Ironton, with 325 students; its own test results earn a C−.

What is Upper Township’s graduation rate?

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

How much does Upper Township spend per student?

$20,693 in Rock Hill Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Upper Township?

Yes: St. Lawrence School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 114 students) and St. Joseph High School (Catholic, grades 7–12, 59 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.