West Carrollton City, OH

Original Research by School Decision on West Carrollton City

West Carrollton City Schools serves a district of about mid-sized enrollment spanning early childhood through twelfth grade across the southern portion of Montgomery County. The district's academic profile reflects an ongoing transition. In the most recent state testing data available, roughly two in five students in grades 3 through 8 scored at proficiency levels in mathematics, just over half met proficiency benchmarks in English language arts, and about half demonstrated proficiency in science. Social studies performance stood notably higher. These results place the district below the midpoint when compared to other Montgomery County districts on overall proficiency, a gap a parent may want to explore further with school leadership about their trajectory and intervention strategies.

The student body is racially diverse. White students represent a plurality, with Black students and Hispanic students each comprising a substantial share. Asian students and those identifying as two or more races are also present. The district did not report free-or-reduced-price-lunch counts or English learner enrollment figures in available data.

One marked strength of the district is chronic absenteeism. The rate there sits well above the midpoint among county districts, meaning absences are occurring less frequently than in most peer districts. Per-pupil spending places the district in the middle range of county districts, in the upper portion of that band.

The district is currently in the midst of a large-scale physical consolidation. Voters approved a building bond issue that funded construction of four entirely new schools to replace seven aging buildings. The Early Childhood Center serving pre-kindergarten and first grade opened in the 2022-23 school year, along with the Intermediate School housing grades 5 and 6. A new elementary school for grades 2 through 4 opened in August 2025. A combined middle and high school for grades 7 through 12 is scheduled to open in 2026-27. This reorganization represents a complete change in building assignments as students progress through the grade levels. The project included both state capital funding and a locally voter-approved bond issue, placing a long-term property tax obligation on homeowners in the district.

The district lists six school buildings in its directory, though the configuration continues to shift as new construction comes online. A state graduation rate for the district was not reported in available data; parents seeking information about high school outcomes should contact the district directly.

The towns served by the district, particularly West Carrollton itself, have median home values in a moderate range and median rents in a modest band, positioning housing affordability somewhat above the national benchmark in terms of rent-to-income ratios, though below in price-to-income terms. The local labor market has tracked close to the national unemployment rate in recent months.

A parent considering this district should view the current moment as one of infrastructure investment and organizational change. The new buildings represent a substantial community commitment to modernization, yet the district's academic performance data suggests that building improvements alone will require paired attention to instruction and student support. The chronic absenteeism profile, while better than county peers, remains worth understanding in depth, as it may signal engagement or access issues worth asking about in conversations with school staff.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,265

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 13%

Black 23%

White 53%

Asian 2%

Two+ 10%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

54%

—

Gr 4

52%

—

Gr 5

60%

—

Gr 6

39%

—

Gr 7

50%

—

Gr 8

39%

—

Gr 38

49%

—

Math

Gr 3

57%

—

Gr 4

72%

—

Gr 5

39%

—

Gr 6

37%

—

Gr 7

25%

—

Gr 8

13%

—

Gr 38

41%

—

Science

Gr 5

54%

—

Gr 8

39%

—

Gr 38

46%

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Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

West Carrollton Intermediate School

Harry Russell Elementary School

Harold Schnell Elementary School

West Carrollton Early Childhood Center

West Carrollton High School

West Carrollton Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

41%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

49%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

47%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$193,586

Year-over-year change+6.6%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$171K to $336K

vs. state typical0.79x

vs. national typical0.53x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
45449	West Carrollton	$191K	+7.8%	60.9%
45439	Moraine	$171K	+5.1%	33.0%
45459	Dayton	$336K	+2.9%	6.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,260/mo

Year-over-year change+5.2%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,207 to $1,584/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
45449	West Carrollton	$1,207	+5.3%	60.9%
45439	Moraine	$1,296	+5.6%	33.0%
45459	Dayton	$1,584	+2.2%	6.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$977/mo

Home price / national median income2.3x

Annual rent / national median income18.1%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$283/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$244,844 (+3.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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