Franklin Monroe Local School District

8639 Oakes Rd
Arcanum, OH 45304-9610
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 571 students in Franklin Monroe Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Franklin Monroe Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
571 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Franklin Monroe Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#147 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
69%
54%
77%
60%
85-89%
63%
(21-22)
≥90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
94%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,347 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,594 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,347
$17,379
Spending / Student
$13,594
$17,327

Best Franklin Monroe Local School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8591 Oakes Rd
Pitsburg, OH 45358
(937) 947-1206
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Monroe High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8591 Oakes Rd
Pitsburg, OH 45358
(937) 947-1207
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin Monroe Local School District?
Franklin Monroe Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 571 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Monroe Local School District?
Franklin Monroe Local School District is ranked #148 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Monroe Local School District?
94% of Franklin Monroe Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Monroe Local School District?
Franklin Monroe Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Franklin Monroe Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,594 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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