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Schools in West Carrollton · West Carrollton City School District

West Carrollton’s public schools score below 62% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation

Math proficiency in West Carrollton’s districts is 39%, below the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving West Carrollton, 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.

#902of 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
39%
▼ 13 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
86%
▼ 0 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.5K
▼ 1% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.3
OH 16.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
6
2,717 students on the public path
In brief

West Carrollton’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1295 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of West Carrollton’s, its schools beat 10%, lower than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 53% of tested students were proficient in reading and 39% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,489 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 2 the district’s path is Harold Schnell Elementary School, then West Carrollton Middle School, then West Carrollton High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Bethel Baptist School (private) is 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 West Carrollton’s grade

C+ Test scoresC− Graduation

C+: better than 38% of Ohio school districts, #902 of 993 Ohio towns. Both inputs trail the Ohio average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 38%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1295)Better than 10%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,770 test results and a graduating class of 258 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of West Carrollton’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,758 in math, 1,783 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–1West Carrollton Early Childhood CenterWest Carrollton City School DistrictNo scores
2–3Harold Schnell Elementary SchoolWest Carrollton City School DistrictB−
7–8West Carrollton Middle SchoolWest Carrollton City School DistrictC
9–12West Carrollton High SchoolWest Carrollton City School DistrictC

West Carrollton’s public schools are run by West Carrollton City School District, which also serves Moraine. Parts of West Carrollton (18% and 6% of its land) are served by Jefferson Township Local and Miamisburg City 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.

West Carrollton City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 3,170 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 16.3 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$16,489OH $16,610 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 59.5% · 1783 students tested
Math39%
State average 52.2% · 1758 students tested

West Carrollton vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
West CarrolltonC+West Carrollton City
MoraineBKettering City PK–12 · West Carrollton City PK–12 · Jefferson Township Local K–12
MiamiB−Miamisburg City
MiamisburgB−Miamisburg City

Every school in West Carrollton

6 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).

District schools in West Carrolltonby address
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–1
657 students19:1Rate it →
Harold Schnell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 2–3
B−
504 students20:1Rate it →
Harry Russell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 4
C
231 students18:1Rate it →
West Carrollton Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8
C
479 students15:1Rate it →
West Carrollton High School
High · Grades 9–12
C
846 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Bethel Baptist School
Grades K–12
Private · Religious
33 students5:1Rate it →

Questions about West Carrollton’s schools

Are West Carrollton’s schools good?

On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools West Carrollton children attend score below 62% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #902 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 10%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is West Carrollton in?

West Carrollton City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,170 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of West Carrollton are served by Jefferson Township Local and Miamisburg City.

Where do West Carrollton kids go to high school?

West Carrollton High School, with 846 students; its own test results earn a C.

What is West Carrollton’s graduation rate?

86% of the class of 2023 in West Carrollton City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does West Carrollton spend per student?

$16,489 in West Carrollton City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in West Carrollton?

Yes: Bethel Baptist School (religious, grades K–12, 33 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.