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Centerville City

Ohio · Public School District
12
Schools
8,256
Students
$15,768
Per-Pupil Spend
+10% nat'l
17.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-35pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Centerville City is a public school district in Ohio serving 8,256 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,768 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hadley E Watts Middle School06–08687
Magsig Middle School06–08577
Tower Heights Middle School06–08535
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Centerville High School09–122,755
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,768Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
18%
73%
State
18.3%
Local (property tax)
73.3%
Federal
8.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (73%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
8,256
Students
17%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 17% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Centerville City?
Centerville City has 12 public schools, serving a total of 8,256 students.
What is the graduation rate for Centerville City?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Centerville City spend per student?
Centerville City spends $15,768 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Centerville City?
17% of students in Centerville City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Centerville City?
No, Centerville City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Centerville City serve?
Centerville City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Centerville City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Centerville City is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.