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West Muskingum Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,636 students in West Muskingum Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in West Muskingum Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
1,636 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Muskingum Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#402 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
88%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,878 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,959 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,878
$17,379
Spending / Student
$9,959
$17,327
Best West Muskingum Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Muskingum Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4058
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4058
Gr: PK-4 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
West Muskingum Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4055
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4055
Gr: 5-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
West Muskingum High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 452-6312
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 452-6312
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Muskingum Local School District?
West Muskingum Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,636 students.
What is the rank of West Muskingum Local School District?
West Muskingum Local School District is ranked #404 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Muskingum Local School District?
88% of West Muskingum Local School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Muskingum Local School District?
West Muskingum Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is West Muskingum Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,959 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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