Buckeye Local Junior High

Buckeye Local Junior High operates as a tight-knit middle school in Rayland, Ohio, run under Buckeye Local. Current enrollment sits at 299 students spanning grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 482 students per school, that is 38% smaller than typical.

Within Buckeye Local, which oversees 13 schools and 5,091 students, Buckeye Local Junior High is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Buckeye Local Junior High lists that 93% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school reports 5% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Jefferson County as a whole.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Buckeye Local Junior High has 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.6:1. The state averages about 17.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the area at large, Jefferson County reports that median household earnings sit near $59,055, about 20% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 13%. In all, Jefferson County runs 24 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,635 students), of which Buckeye Local Junior High is one.

The closest other public school is Buckeye Local High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Buckeye Local Junior High's enrollment has edged up 21% since 2018, when it stood at 247 (now 299). The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 13.7:1 in 2018 to 16.6:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.