Sidney City

The Sidney City school district in Ohio consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. The district serves a diverse student population with varying levels of academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the district, Sidney Middle School has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 551st out of 1,046 Ohio middle schools in 2023-2024 to 498th out of 1,036 in 2024-2025. The school's test scores in science and math are also above the Sidney City and Ohio state averages. Similarly, Sidney High School has demonstrated strong performance in certain subject areas, with proficiency rates in American Government, American History, and Biology exceeding the district and state averages.

However, the district faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 24.9% on average, and a wide range of free and reduced lunch recipients, from 60.93% at Sidney Middle School to 80.24% at Longfellow Primary School. The district's alternative school, Jacket Virtual Academy, also struggles with lower test scores and graduation rates compared to the traditional high school, highlighting the need for additional support and resources for students in alternative educational settings.