Best Schools in Sterling, OH
Sterling, OH has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,307 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Sterling don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sterling, OH
The top high schools in Sterling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwayne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwayne Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 409 Students
2. Smithville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Green Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
3. Rittman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rittman Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 231 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sterling, OH
The top middle schools in Sterling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwayne Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwayne Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 313 Students
2. Green Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Green Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students
3. Rittman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rittman Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 211 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sterling, OH
The top elementary schools in Sterling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwayne Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 578 Students
2. Green Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Green Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
3. Rittman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rittman Exempted Village • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sterling, OH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sterling, OH has a total population of 2,281 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sterling, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sterling, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sterling, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sterling, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sterling, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sterling, OH
How many schools are in Sterling, OH?
Sterling, OH has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,307 students in total.
How do schools in Sterling perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Sterling score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Sterling don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sterling?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 59%
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Sterling
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.