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7.3avg / 10

Mount Vernon City School District

School District · Mount Vernon, Ohio

Students: 3,490
Teachers (FTE): 210

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

8

6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,490

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.6:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#97 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,724

$933 vs Ohio median

District size

3,490 students

Much larger than Ohio median

The short answer

Mount Vernon City ranks #97 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Mount Vernon City's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wiggin Street Elementary School (8.6/10), Columbia Elementary School (8.3/10), and Mount Vernon Middle School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Mount Vernon City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Wiggin Street Elementary School8.6 / 10
2Columbia Elementary School8.3 / 10
3Mount Vernon Middle School7.9 / 10
4Twin Oak Elementary School7.4 / 10
5Mount Vernon High School7.0 / 10
6Pleasant Street Elementary School7.0 / 10
7East Elementary School6.9 / 10
8Dan Emmett Elementary School5.6 / 10

See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Mount Vernon City

Mount Vernon City is a Mount Vernon, Ohio school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 3,490 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. District-level spending was $13,724 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Mount Vernon City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wiggin Street Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Mount Vernon City students show an average math proficiency of 75.8% and ELA proficiency of 76.3%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Mount Vernon City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency75.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency76.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Mount Vernon City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Mount Vernon
Total Enrollment
3,490
Teachers (FTE)
210
District spending per student
$13,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mount Vernon City?

Mount Vernon City has 8 schools in total — 6 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 Mount Vernon City?

The average composite rating for Mount Vernon City is 7.3/10. 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 Mount Vernon City?

Mount Vernon City's district-level spending was $13,724 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 Mount Vernon City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mount Vernon City is 16.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mount Vernon City?

Wiggin Street Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Mount Vernon City with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Mount Vernon City?

Across schools in Mount Vernon City with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Mount Vernon City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Mount Vernon City has an average school rating of 7.3/10 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
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
75.8%
ELA Proficiency
76.3%

How we rate schools

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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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