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Wellsville Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 664 students in Wellsville Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Wellsville Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
664 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wellsville Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#601 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
80%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,328 is higher 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 $20,753 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,328
$17,287
Spending / Student
$20,753
$17,235
Best Wellsville Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Lincoln Ave
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-3301
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-3301
Grades: PK-2
| 202 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Daw Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
929 Center St
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1372
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1372
Grades: 3-6
| 200 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wellsville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bengal Blvd
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1188
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1188
Grades: 7-12
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wellsville Local School District?
Wellsville Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 664 students.
What is the rank of Wellsville Local School District?
Wellsville Local School District is ranked #620 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wellsville Local School District?
80% of Wellsville Local School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wellsville Local School District?
Wellsville Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Wellsville Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,753 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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