Top Rankings
Wadsworth City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,390 students in Wadsworth City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Wadsworth City School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
4,390 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
246 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wadsworth City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
90%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,298 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,010
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,298
$17,235
Best Wadsworth City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Overlook Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 Broad St
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1420
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1420
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Isham Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Sunset Blvd
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1440
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1440
Grades: K-4
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Wadsworth Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Silvercreek Rd
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1410
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1410
Grades: 7-8
| 634 students
Rank: #44.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 Main St
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1480
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1480
Grades: 5-6
| 584 students
Rank: #55.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Orchard St
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1430
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1430
Grades: K-4
| 330 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Takacs Dr
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1470
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1470
Grades: K-4
| 248 students
Rank: #77.
Wadsworth High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Broad St
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1400
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,591 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 N Lyman St
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1460
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1460
Grades: K-4
| 226 students
Rank: #99.
Wadsworth City School District Online Academy
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
524 Broad St
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 336-3571
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 336-3571
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wadsworth City School District?
Wadsworth City School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,390 students.
What is the rank of Wadsworth City School District?
Wadsworth City School District is ranked #122 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wadsworth City School District?
90% of Wadsworth City School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wadsworth City School District?
Wadsworth City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Wadsworth City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,298 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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