Defiance City School District
School District · Defiance, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,323
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,323
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#41 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,696
$961 vs Ohio median
District size
2,323 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Defiance City ranks #41 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Defiance City's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Defiance High School (8.1/10), Defiance Middle School (8.1/10), and Defiance Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Defiance City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defiance High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Defiance Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Defiance Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Defiance City
Defiance City is a Defiance, Ohio school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 2,323 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. District-level spending was $13,696 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Defiance City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Defiance Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Defiance City students show an average math proficiency of 61.2% and ELA proficiency of 65.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Defiance City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Defiance City with test data.
Schools in Defiance City
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Defiance
- Total Enrollment
- 2,323
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- District spending per student
- $13,696NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Defiance City?
Defiance City has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Defiance City?
The average composite rating for Defiance City is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Defiance City?
Defiance City's district-level spending was $13,696 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Defiance City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Defiance City is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Defiance City?
Defiance Middle School is the highest-rated school in Defiance City with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Defiance City?
Across schools in Defiance City with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Defiance City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Defiance City has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 3 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.1%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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