Best Public Schools in Zip Code 43718

The 43718 zip code area is home to three schools - Union Local Elementary School, Union Local High School, and Union Local Middle School - all part of the Union Local school district. While the high school stands out with a strong graduation rate and above-average test scores, the district as a whole faces challenges, including consistently low statewide rankings, declining test scores, and high chronic absenteeism rates.

Among the standout schools, Union Local High School ranks in the top half of Ohio high schools and boasts a 93.8% four-year graduation rate, outperforming the state average in several end-of-course exams. In contrast, Union Local Middle School shines with a 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, significantly exceeding the state average.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all three schools ranking in the bottom half of their respective school types statewide and receiving low 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the schools have consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.1%, well above the state average. While the district spends slightly more per student than the state average, the data suggests a need for improvement across the board to better serve the community.