Best High Schools in Zip Code 45638

The three high schools located in the 45638 zip code area - Ironton High School, Rock Hill Senior High School, and Dawson-Bryant High School - serve students in grades 9-12 and are part of the Ironton City School District, Rock Hill Local, and Dawson-Bryant Local districts, respectively.

Among the three schools, Ironton High School stands out with the largest student population, highest four-year graduation rate, and generally higher test scores compared to the district and state averages. Dawson-Bryant High School has the lowest student-teacher ratio and the best performance on the American Government end-of-course test. However, Rock Hill Senior High School struggles with lower proficiency rates, particularly in Algebra I and Geometry, despite having the highest per-student spending among the three schools.

The data suggests that diversity may not be a hindrance to academic achievement, as Ironton High School, with a more diverse student population, outperforms the other two schools that have significantly higher percentages of White students. Additionally, the lower chronic absenteeism rate at Dawson-Bryant High School could be a contributing factor to its relatively better academic performance compared to Rock Hill Senior High School.