Best Public Schools in Chillicothe, OH


Summary:

The city of Chillicothe, Ohio is home to 17 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with 6 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Southeastern Elementary School and Southeastern Middle School ranking among the top in the state, while others like Chillicothe Intermediate School and Chillicothe Middle School struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism.

The data reveals stark contrasts in academic performance between the higher-performing and lower-performing schools, with Unioto Elementary, Unioto Middle, and Unioto High School consistently ranking in the top quarter of Ohio schools, while schools in the Chillicothe City district struggle. Socioeconomic factors, such as high free/reduced lunch rates, appear to play a significant role in student outcomes, with schools like Zane Trace Elementary and Zane Trace High School having over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

The data also highlights the importance of district-level support and resources, as schools within the same district can have vastly different performance levels. For example, Southeastern Local district schools outperform their peers in the Chillicothe City district, suggesting that district-level leadership and investment play a crucial role in driving student success across the Chillicothe area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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