Best Public Schools in Baltimore, OH

The city of Baltimore, Ohio is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Liberty Union Elementary School, Liberty Union High School, and Liberty Union Middle School. These schools are part of the Liberty Union-Thurston Local district, which is ranked 334 out of 828 districts in Ohio and rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools, Liberty Union High School boasts an impressive 97.9% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. The school also demonstrates strong performance on end-of-course state tests, with 81% proficiency in American Government, 83.5% in American History, and 72.7% in English II. Meanwhile, Liberty Union Middle School excels in mathematics, with 75.5% of 5th graders and 90.9% of Algebra I students proficient or better. The middle school also maintains high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, ranging from 66.1% in 6th grade to 80.6% in 5th grade.

While the schools generally perform above the state averages on Ohio state tests, there are areas for potential improvement. All three schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 13.5%, which is on the higher end compared to state averages. Additionally, the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, especially at Liberty Union Elementary School (42.16%), indicate a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, and it would be important to ensure equitable access to resources and support for these students.