Best Public Schools in Richmond, OH

The city of Richmond, Ohio is home to two schools - Edison High School and Edison Junior High School, both part of the Edison Local School District. While both schools perform well academically, the data suggests that Edison Junior High School is a standout, with a higher statewide ranking and stronger student proficiency rates compared to the high school.

Edison Junior High School earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 24% of Ohio middle schools. In contrast, Edison High School has a 3-star rating, putting it in the middle 50% of Ohio high schools. Both schools see strong academic performance, with Edison High School students excelling in subjects like American Government and American History, and Edison Junior High School students demonstrating high proficiency in 8th grade Science, 7th grade Math, and 7th grade English Language Arts.

However, the data also raises some equity concerns, as both schools have a predominantly white student population, with low percentages of minority students. Additionally, the significant difference in per-student spending between the high school and junior high school suggests potential imbalances in resource allocation within the district. While the schools generally perform well, there are still opportunities for improvement, particularly in areas like English Language Arts and Geometry proficiency at the high school level, and Mathematics proficiency at the 8th grade level.