Big Walnut Local School District
School District · Sunbury, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,454
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,454
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Evaluating Big Walnut Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Big Walnut Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Prairie Run Elementary School
Sunbury · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Big Walnut Middle School
Sunbury · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Big Walnut Intermediate School
Sunbury · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#228 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,454
$2,203 vs Ohio median
District size
4,280 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Big Walnut Local ranks #228 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Big Walnut Local's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Prairie Run Elementary School (9.0/10), Big Walnut Middle School (8.4/10), and Big Walnut Intermediate School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Big Walnut Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Run Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Big Walnut Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Big Walnut Intermediate School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Big Walnut Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | General Rosecrans Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Hylen Souders Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Big Walnut High School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.4/10, Big Walnut Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Prairie Run Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Big Walnut Local students show an average math proficiency of 78.3% and ELA proficiency of 80.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Big Walnut Local with test data.
Schools in Big Walnut Local
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
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 7.4/10. 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?
Prairie Run Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Big Walnut Local with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Big Walnut Local?
Across schools in Big Walnut Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.5%. 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 7.4/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.5%
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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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