Rock Hill Local

Ironton, Ohio — 3 schools

1,340
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$21,804
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rock Hill Local operates 3 public schools serving 1,340 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 1,345 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lawrence County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,804 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 39.1% local, 46.1% state, and 14.7% 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 $101,857 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 61/100, ranked #173 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 448.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 32.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.5% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Rock Hill Elementary School accounts for 54.7% of all Rock Hill Local student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Rock Hill 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

Rock Hill Local school enrollment varies 2.6× across entities

Rock Hill Local school enrollment ranges from 284 students (lowest) to 736 students (highest), a spread of 452 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Rock Hill Local student-counselor ratio is 448:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Rock Hill Local chronic absenteeism rate is 32.8% — 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?

14.7%
Federal
46.1%
State
39.1%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
173 / 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 Lawrence County county, where this district is located.

$848
Studio/mo
$853
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,249
3 BR/mo
$1,410
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$101,857
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 Rock Hill Local.

White 97.5%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

448.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Rock Hill Local

School Enrollment
Rock Hill Elementary School
736
Rock Hill Sr High School
325
Rock Hill Middle School
284

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rock Hill Local?

Rock Hill Local has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,340 students.

How much does Rock Hill Local spend per student?

Rock Hill Local spends $21,804 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #173 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Rock Hill Local?

The average teacher salary in Rock Hill Local is $101,857 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Rock Hill Local?

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

What is the demographic composition of Rock Hill Local?

Rock Hill Local students are 97.5% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rock Hill Local?

Rock Hill Local has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #173 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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