South Central Local

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Greenwich, Ohio - 3 schools

An equity score of 61/100 ranks South Central Local #183 of 821 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,925 per pupil, South Central Local ranks #452 of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

746
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,925
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Central Local operates 3 public schools serving 746 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle 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 Huron County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,925 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 33.3% local, 54.4% state, and 12.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 61/100, ranked #183 of 821 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 424.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 22.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.0% White, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is South Central Elementary School, with a diversity index of 17.0/100.

Its largest campus is South Central Elementary School, enrolling 372 students (50% of the district's total enrollment).

South Central Elementary School accounts for 49.9% of all South Central Local student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of South Central Local a distant remainder — means South Central Local-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

South Central Local school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

South Central Local school enrollment ranges from 159 students (lowest) to 372 students (highest), a spread of 213 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

South Central Local student-counselor ratio is 424:1 — 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

South Central Local chronic absenteeism rate is 22.8% — 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 South Central Local is typically wider than the South Central Local-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.2%
Federal
54.4%
State
33.3%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
183 / 821
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 3 schools in South Central Local.

White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 16.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across South Central Local's schools, below the Ohio average of 35.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 South Central Elementary School 17.0
  2. 2 South Central High School 16.8
  3. 3 South Central Junior High School 16.4

Programs & Resources

424.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Central Local

School Enrollment
South Central Elementary School
372
South Central High School
211
South Central Junior High School
159

How South Central Local Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lisbon Exempted Village Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Mcdonald Local Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Old Fort Local Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Bridgeport Exempted Village Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Symmes Valley Local Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to South Central Local'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 South Central Local?

South Central Local has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 746 students.

How much does South Central Local spend per student?

South Central Local spends $14,925 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #183 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of South Central Local?

South Central Local students are 91.0% White, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Central Local?

South Central Local has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #183 out of 821 districts in Ohio.