Pickaway-Ross County JVSD

Chillicothe, Ohio — 1 schools

687
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$36,191
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pickaway-Ross County JVSD operates 1 public schools serving 687 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 760 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 $36,191 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 33.2% local, 53.6% state, and 13.2% 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 $215,431 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 65/100, ranked #121 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 253.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 100.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.3% White, 2.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center accounts for 100.0% of all Pickaway-Ross County JVSD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Pickaway-Ross County JVSD-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

Pickaway-Ross County JVSD student-counselor ratio is 253:1 — 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 Pickaway-Ross County JVSD is typically wider than the Pickaway-Ross County JVSD-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Pickaway-Ross County JVSD chronic absenteeism rate is 100.0% — 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?

13.2%
Federal
53.6%
State
33.2%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
121 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

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

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

$215,431
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 1 schools in Pickaway-Ross County JVSD.

White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.6%
Multiracial 5.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

253.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
100.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pickaway-Ross County JVSD

School Enrollment
Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center
760

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pickaway-Ross County JVSD?

Pickaway-Ross County JVSD has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 687 students.

How much does Pickaway-Ross County JVSD spend per student?

Pickaway-Ross County JVSD spends $36,191 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #121 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Pickaway-Ross County JVSD?

The average teacher salary in Pickaway-Ross County JVSD is $215,431 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Pickaway-Ross County JVSD?

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 Pickaway-Ross County JVSD?

Pickaway-Ross County JVSD students are 91.3% White, 2.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pickaway-Ross County JVSD?

Pickaway-Ross County JVSD has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #121 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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