South Central Local

The South Central Local district in Ohio is home to three schools: South Central Elementary School, South Central High School, and South Central Junior High School. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with Hispanic students making up the next largest racial group.

Among the three schools, South Central Elementary School stands out as the academic leader, with significantly higher proficiency rates on state tests compared to the state average, particularly in science (93.8% vs. 63.9%) and math (61.2-81.4% vs. 56.6-66.8%). The school also boasts a strong 4-year graduation rate of 96.0%, well above the state average, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 9.3% compared to the high school (10.1%) and junior high (9.7%).

While the elementary school excels, the performance at the junior high level appears to decline, particularly in math proficiency (27.6% vs. state average of 46.4% in 8th grade). Additionally, the schools' SchoolDigger ratings have trended downward over the past three years, with the junior high dropping from 3 stars to 2 stars and the high school from 4 stars to 3 stars. This suggests potential areas for improvement in the district's curriculum and instruction, as well as the need to address broader challenges the district is facing to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.