Lynchburg-Clay Local

Lynchburg, Ohio — 3 schools

1,075
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$17,694
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lynchburg-Clay Local operates 3 public schools serving 1,075 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 995 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Highland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,694 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 22.1% local, 64.4% state, and 13.5% 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 $82,242 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 75/100, ranked #39 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 278:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.3% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School accounts for 47.3% of all Lynchburg-Clay Local student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Lynchburg-Clay Local-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Lynchburg-Clay Local student-counselor ratio is 278:1 — 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 Lynchburg-Clay Local is typically wider than the Lynchburg-Clay Local-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Lynchburg-Clay Local chronic absenteeism rate is 16.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Lynchburg-Clay Local is typically wider than the Lynchburg-Clay Local-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

13.5%
Federal
64.4%
State
22.1%
Local

Funding Equity

75
Equity Score
39 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$736
Studio/mo
$845
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,167
3 BR/mo
$1,492
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$82,242
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 3 schools in Lynchburg-Clay Local.

White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
278:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lynchburg-Clay Local

School Enrollment
Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School
471
Lynchburg-Clay High School
278
Lynchburg-Clay Middle School
246

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lynchburg-Clay Local?

Lynchburg-Clay Local has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,075 students.

How much does Lynchburg-Clay Local spend per student?

Lynchburg-Clay Local spends $17,694 per student. The district has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #39 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Lynchburg-Clay Local?

The average teacher salary in Lynchburg-Clay Local is $82,242 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lynchburg-Clay Local?

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

What is the demographic composition of Lynchburg-Clay Local?

Lynchburg-Clay Local students are 94.3% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lynchburg-Clay Local?

Lynchburg-Clay Local has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #39 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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