Delaware City School District
School District · Delaware, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,377
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,377
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Evaluating Delaware City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Delaware City 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.
John C Dempsey Middle School
Delaware · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ervin Carlisle Elementary School
Delaware · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
David Smith Elementary School
Delaware · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#414 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,377
$1,280 vs Ohio median
District size
5,648 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Delaware City ranks #414 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Delaware City's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are John C Dempsey Middle School (7.1/10), Ervin Carlisle Elementary School (6.9/10), and David Smith Elementary School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Delaware City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John C Dempsey Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Ervin Carlisle Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | David Smith Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Robert F Schultz Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | James Conger Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Laura Woodward Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Rutherford B Hayes High School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Delaware City
Delaware City is a Delaware, Ohio school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 5,648 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. The district invests $13,377 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Delaware City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is John C Dempsey Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Delaware City students show an average math proficiency of 71.5% and ELA proficiency of 76.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Delaware City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Delaware City with test data.
Schools in Delaware City
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Delaware
- Total Enrollment
- 5,648
- Teachers (FTE)
- 296
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Delaware City?
Delaware City has 7 schools in total — 5 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 Delaware City?
The average composite rating for Delaware City is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Delaware City?
Delaware City spends $13,377 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Delaware City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Delaware City is 19.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Delaware City?
John C Dempsey Middle School is the highest-rated school in Delaware City with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Delaware City?
Across schools in Delaware City with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Delaware City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Delaware City has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 7 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.2%
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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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