Best Public Schools in Springfield, OH

The city of Springfield, Ohio is home to 26 schools across several school districts, including 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 9 high schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and other metrics between the higher-performing and lower-performing schools in the area, highlighting the need for a comprehensive, equity-focused approach to improving educational outcomes for all students.

Some standout schools include Shawnee Middle School/High School, which ranked 222 out of 864 Ohio high schools and has a 94.4% four-year graduation rate, and Northwestern Junior/Senior High School, which had a 96.5% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. The Global Impact STEM Academy also stood out with a 100% four-year graduation rate, showcasing its ability to support students in completing their high school education.

However, the data also reveals concerning trends, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism, with several schools having over 30% of students chronically absent, and generally low test scores, with many schools struggling to have even 50% of students proficient or better in core subjects. The schools with the lowest performance metrics tend to serve student populations with higher percentages of minority students and students from low-income families, highlighting the need to address systemic inequities and provide additional support and resources to these schools and communities.