Harrison Hills City

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Cadiz, Ohio - 2 schools

An equity score of 52/100 ranks Harrison Hills City #307 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,795 per pupil, Harrison Hills City ranks #338 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,406
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,795
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Harrison Hills City operates 2 public schools serving 1,406 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Harrison County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,795 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 61.8% local, 30.5% state, and 7.7% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 52/100, ranked #307 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 273:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 30.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.9% White, 2.0% African American, 0.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Harrison Central Elementary School, enrolling 773 students (59% of the district's total enrollment).

Harrison Central Elementary School accounts for 55.0% of all Harrison Hills City student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Harrison Hills City a distant remainder — means Harrison Hills City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Harrison Hills City student-counselor ratio is 273:1 — 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 Harrison Hills City is typically wider than the Harrison Hills City-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Harrison Hills City chronic absenteeism rate is 30.3% — 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?

7.7%
Federal
30.5%
State
61.8%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
307 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Harrison Hills City.

White 91.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 5.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
273:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
30.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Harrison Hills City

School Enrollment
Harrison Central Elementary School
773
Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School
546

How Harrison Hills City Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Buckeye Local Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
East Cleveland City School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Indian Lake Local Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Coldwater Exempted Village Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Union Local Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Harrison Hills City's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Harrison Hills City?

Harrison Hills City has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 1,406 students.

How much does Harrison Hills City spend per student?

Harrison Hills City spends $14,795 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #307 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Harrison Hills City?

Harrison Hills City students are 91.9% White, 2.0% African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Harrison Hills City?

Harrison Hills City has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #307 out of 806 districts in Ohio.