Hillsboro City

The Hillsboro City school district in Ohio consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the district, Hillsboro Intermediate School consistently ranks among the top 25% of Ohio elementary schools, with strong academic performance and high proficiency rates in subjects like science, math, and English language arts. Hillsboro Middle School also performs well, ranking in the top 30% of Ohio middle schools and demonstrating particularly strong math and English language arts scores. While not the highest-ranked school in the district, Hillsboro High School still performs respectably, ranking in the top 35% of Ohio high schools and boasting a very high 4-year graduation rate of 97.3%.

However, the district faces some challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 25.6% to 39.7% across the schools, which is significantly higher than the state's target of 15% or less. Additionally, the majority of students in the district qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the schools generally perform above the state averages on Ohio state tests, there are still areas where proficiency rates could be improved, such as in Geometry and Algebra I at the high school level.