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6.5 avg / 10

Big Walnut Local School District

School District · Sunbury, Ohio

Students: 4,280
Teachers (FTE): 223
Estimated Scores: 13%

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

8

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,454

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.2:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#321 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,454

$2,203 vs Ohio median

District size

4,280 students

Much larger than Ohio median

About Big Walnut Local

Big Walnut Local is a Sunbury, Ohio school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,280 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1. The district invests $12,454 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Big Walnut Local demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Big Walnut Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Big Walnut Local students show an average math proficiency of 73.1% and ELA proficiency of 77.1%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Big Walnut Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 73.1%
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ELA Proficiency 77.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Big Walnut Local with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Sunbury
Total Enrollment
4,280
Teachers (FTE)
223
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Big Walnut Local?

Big Walnut Local has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Big Walnut Local?

The average composite rating for Big Walnut Local is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Big Walnut Local?

Big Walnut Local spends $12,454 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Walnut Local?

The average student-teacher ratio in Big Walnut Local is 19.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Big Walnut Local?

Big Walnut Middle School is the highest-rated school in Big Walnut Local with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Big Walnut Local?

Across schools in Big Walnut Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Big Walnut Local compare to other districts in Ohio?

Big Walnut Local has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
73.1%
ELA Proficiency
77.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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