Chillicothe City

Chillicothe, Ohio — 5 schools

2,741
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$14,759
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Chillicothe City operates 5 public schools serving 2,741 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,589 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ross County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,759 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 38.5% local, 39.5% state, and 22.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $77,932 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #635 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (16 AP courses district-wide), a 334.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 62.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.1% White, 6.7% African American, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Chillicothe High School accounts for 30.7% of all Chillicothe City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Chillicothe City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Chillicothe City school enrollment varies 8.0× across entities

Chillicothe City school enrollment ranges from 99 students (lowest) to 795 students (highest), a spread of 696 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Chillicothe City student-counselor ratio is 335:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Chillicothe City is typically wider than the Chillicothe City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Chillicothe City chronic absenteeism rate is 62.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.0%
Federal
39.5%
State
38.5%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
635 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Ross County county, where this district is located.

$785
Studio/mo
$882
1 BR/mo
$1,057
2 BR/mo
$1,335
3 BR/mo
$1,399
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$77,932
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Chillicothe City.

White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 6.7%
Multiracial 16.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
16 AP courses total
334.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
62.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Chillicothe City

School Enrollment
Chillicothe High School
795
Chillicothe Intermediate School
719
Chillicothe Primary School
572
Chillicothe Middle School
404
Mt. Logan Early Childhood Center
99

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chillicothe City?

Chillicothe City has 5 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,741 students.

How much does Chillicothe City spend per student?

Chillicothe City spends $14,759 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #635 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Chillicothe City?

The average teacher salary in Chillicothe City is $77,932 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Chillicothe City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ross County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Chillicothe City?

Chillicothe City students are 72.1% White, 6.7% African American, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Chillicothe City?

Chillicothe City has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #635 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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