The top reported proficiency rate is 75% in Science. The lowest is 51% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Logan Elm Middle/high School
Logan Elm Middle/High School serves grades six through twelve in rural Pickaway County, about twenty-five miles south of Columbus, in a working-class community anchored by manufacturing and chemical production. The school sits on its own campus outside Circleville's downtown core, part of a small district that consolidated six aging buildings into a single modern PK-12 facility that opened in August 2023. That consolidation reshaped the student experience: all grade bands now share one building with separate academic wings, unified technology and climate systems, and an integrated career-technical program in Agribusiness.
The student body numbers slightly fewer than a thousand across the seven grade levels, with just over half of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The enrollment is predominantly white, with limited racial and ethnic diversity. Two special populations data points—special education participation and English learner enrollment—are not reported, which may reflect the school's rural character and student composition, but a parent may want to confirm current counts directly with the district.
On state testing, the school shows an uneven profile. Science proficiency stands noticeably above the midpoint for similar students, while social studies performance is also solid. English language arts and mathematics are weaker. Math proficiency sits roughly at the national mid-range, while ELA performance is low-to-moderate; mathematics in particular shows that fewer than half of students tested meet state standards. Across the full set of tested subjects and grades, Logan Elm ranks below the midpoint among the five districts in Pickaway County. Only one year of comparable data is available in the records, so trends and momentum cannot yet be assessed.
Graduation rate and chronic absenteeism data were not available, so a parent should ask the school directly about four-year completion and attendance patterns, both of which bear on college and career readiness.
Circleville itself is in growth mode. Residential development is accelerating with hundreds of new homes and apartments under way, including the Alto mixed-income development that broke ground in July 2025. Housing values are moderate relative to the national benchmark and well below the Ohio state average, with mortgage costs and rents both reasonable by national standards. Manufacturing jobs remain plentiful through DuPont, PPG, Sofidel, PACCA and other industrial employers. The town has a compact walkable historic downtown centered on the courthouse square, though newer subdivisions follow an auto-oriented pattern. Families weighing a move to Circleville will find affordable housing and stable industrial employment, alongside a small-town pace and close-knit environment.
The district's recent tax shift, from property tax to earned income tax starting in 2026, is a material change for retirees and homeowners; the new levy applies only to wages and salaries, excluding retirement income, investment returns, and capital gains. Working families with school-age children will face earned income tax; those drawing primarily on pensions or investments will see no school tax hit.
Logan Elm's academic performance does not stand out within its county peer group, particularly in math and ELA. The modern facility and career-technical offerings are genuine assets for secondary students, and science achievement is a bright spot. A parent considering this school should seek current graduation and attendance data, talk with the school about math and reading support systems, and assess whether the new campus environment and county growth trajectory align with their family's needs.
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