6.1avg / 10

Defiance City School District

School District · Defiance, Ohio

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 2,323

Teachers (FTE): 142

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,323

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,323

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

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How this district compares

Ohio rank

#458 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below 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 #458 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Defiance City's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Defiance Elementary School (7.0/10), Defiance High School (5.7/10), and Defiance Middle School (5.6/10). 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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Defiance Elementary School	7.0 / 10	Elementary	—	1,053
2	Defiance High School	5.7 / 10	High	—	713
3	Defiance Middle School	5.6 / 10	Middle	—	557

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 6.1/10, Defiance City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Defiance Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Defiance City students show an average math proficiency of 63.6% and ELA proficiency of 68.3%.

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

Math Proficiency63.6%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency68.3%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Defiance City with test data.

Schools in Defiance City

3 schools

Elementary Schools1

Defiance Elementary School

1,0537.0

Middle Schools1

Defiance Middle School

5575.6

High Schools1

Defiance High School

7135.7

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 6.1/10. 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 Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Defiance City with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Defiance City?

Across schools in Defiance City with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.3%. 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 6.1/10 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?

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District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.1/10
Math Proficiency: 63.6%
ELA Proficiency: 68.3%

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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.