Enrollment
791
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hilliard, OH
Hilliard Heritage Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hilliard Heritage Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390470102749
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilliard Heritage Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Hilliard · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilliard Heritage Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilliard Heritage Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Hilliard, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilliard Heritage Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilliard Heritage Middle School
Hilliard Heritage Middle School is a large middle school in Hilliard, Ohio, enrolling 791 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.2:1, Hilliard Heritage Middle School is leaner than roughly 85% of Ohio schools and 27% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 791 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 520 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #132.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hilliard's middle schools, it stands alongside Hilliard Weaver Middle School (917 students): Hilliard Heritage Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 18.7:1).
Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students) and Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students) alongside Hilliard Heritage Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hilliard Heritage Middle School compares
Hilliard Heritage Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 33% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Ohio - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 7.6%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Hilliard Heritage Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilliard City, which includes Hilliard Heritage Middle School.
$14,096
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.3%
State 25.7%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hilliard Heritage Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard Davidson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Bradley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Darby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Weaver Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilliard Heritage Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Hilliard
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hilliard Weaver Middle School
Standard public school
917 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hilliard Memorial Middle School
Standard public school
797 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hilliard Station Sixth Grade Elementary School
Standard public school
763 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~791 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hilliard Heritage Middle School
How many students attend Hilliard Heritage Middle School?
Hilliard Heritage Middle School has 791 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hilliard, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Heritage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Heritage Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hilliard Heritage Middle School?
21.1% of students at Hilliard Heritage Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilliard Heritage Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hilliard Heritage Middle School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Hilliard, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilliard Heritage Middle School?
Hilliard Heritage Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hilliard Heritage Middle School rank among middle schools in Hilliard?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilliard Heritage Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Hilliard, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hilliard on the city page.
Is Hilliard Heritage Middle School a good school?
Hilliard Heritage Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hilliard City?
Besides Hilliard Heritage Middle School, Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students), Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students), and Hilliard Darby High School (1,674 students). See the Hilliard City district page for the complete list.
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