Big Walnut Local

The Big Walnut Local school district in Ohio consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 183 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Big Walnut Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Ohio, ranking 99th out of 1,046 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are significantly above the state averages, with over 80% proficiency in 8th grade science and over 70% proficiency in 7th and 8th grade math. Similarly, Big Walnut High School performs well, ranking 262nd out of 864 high schools in Ohio for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating, with over 80% proficiency in American Government, American History, and Biology.

While the district overall performs well, there are some disparities in the performance and demographics of the individual schools. For example, Hylen Souders Elementary School has a higher percentage of minority and economically disadvantaged students, as well as lower test scores compared to the other elementary schools. Additionally, the data suggests that there may be a dip in performance as students transition from middle school to high school, with the high school having lower test scores and a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the middle schools.