Best Public Schools in Zip Code 43357

The 43357 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the West Liberty-Salem Local school district. The standout school in this data set is West Liberty-Salem Elementary School, which has consistently high performance on state assessments, with 3-year average proficiency rates well above the state averages in math, English language arts, and science. The school also has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 15% of Ohio elementary schools.

West Liberty-Salem High School also stands out, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 13% of Ohio high schools. The school has an impressive 100% 4-year graduation rate and strong performance on end-of-course state assessments. Across the 3 schools, the data shows some variation in spending per student, with the high school spending significantly more than the elementary school.

While the schools in the 43357 zip code area generally perform well, with the West Liberty-Salem district ranked 92 out of 828 districts in Ohio, there is one area of concern - chronic absenteeism rates. All 3 schools have the same chronic absenteeism rate of 16.3%, which is higher than the state's target of 15% or less. This could be an area for the district to focus on, as chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and achievement.