Bethel Local School District

7490 State Route 201
Tipp City, OH 45371-7316
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Bethel Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,991 students in Bethel Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Bethel Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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
1,991 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bethel Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#274 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
63%
54%
68%
60%
78%
63%
92%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
84%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,133 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,776 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,133
$17,379
Spending / Student
$9,776
$17,327

Best Bethel Local School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7120 State Route 201
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9439
Gr: K-5 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Bethel High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7490 State Route 201
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9487
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7490 State Route 201
Tipp City, OH 45371
(937) 845-9430
Gr: 5-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bethel Local School District?
Bethel Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,991 students.
What is the rank of Bethel Local School District?
Bethel Local School District is ranked #267 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel Local School District?
84% of Bethel Local School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bethel Local School District?
Bethel Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Bethel Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,776 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,991 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in OH)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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