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Hamilton City

Ohio · Public School District
12
Schools
9,337
Students
$13,788
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
77.3%
Graduation Rate
-9.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hamilton City is a public school district in Ohio serving 9,337 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,788 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Garfield Middle School07–08778
Wilson Middle School07–08655
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hamilton High School09–122,507
Miami School07–12333
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,788Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
22%
State
56.2%
Local (property tax)
21.5%
Federal
22.3%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
9,337
Students
—
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.3%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.3%, graduation is 9.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hamilton City?
Hamilton City has 12 public schools, serving a total of 9,337 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hamilton City?
The graduation rate is 77.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hamilton City spend per student?
Hamilton City spends $13,788 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Hamilton City?
No, Hamilton City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hamilton City serve?
Hamilton City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hamilton City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hamilton City is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.