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6 schools in Southwest Local

Ohio · 4,340 students · 1 city

Southwest Local runs 6 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment near 4,340 (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Southwest Local

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,340
+480 (+12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 93%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
William Henry Harrison High SchoolHarrisonHigh09-121,122
Harrison Middle SchoolHarrisonMiddle06-081,069
Crosby Elementary SchoolHarrisonElementaryKG-05807
Miami Whitewater Elementary SchoolHarrisonElementaryKG-05672
Harrison Elementary SchoolHarrisonElementaryKG-05604
Wildcat Pathways AcademyHarrisonHigh09-1266

About Southwest Local

As a low-population district in Ohio, Southwest Local teaches 4,340 students across 6 schools.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Southwest Local spans 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

On a per-school basis, Southwest Local runs about 723 students per campus, 54% higher than the state mean of roughly 469.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Southwest Local has expanded 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,860 students to 4,340.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Southwest Local discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Southwest Local run?
Southwest Local has 6 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 4,340 students in Ohio.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Southwest Local?
Southwest Local includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Southwest Local?
William Henry Harrison High School is the largest public school in Southwest Local by enrollment, with approximately 1,122 students.
What grade levels does Southwest Local serve?
Southwest Local schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, across 6 campuses.