Nelsonville-york City School District
School District · Nelsonville, Ohio
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,164
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,164
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Nelsonville-york City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Nelsonville-york 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.
Nelsonville-york High School
Nelsonville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nelsonville-york Elementary School
Nelsonville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nelsonville-york Junior High School
Nelsonville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#590 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,164
+$1,507 vs Ohio median
District size
1,045 students
Smaller than Ohio median
The short answer
Nelsonville-york City ranks #590 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Nelsonville-york City's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Nelsonville-york High School (5.5/10), Nelsonville-york Elementary School (5.0/10), and Nelsonville-york Junior High School (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Nelsonville-york 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 | Nelsonville-york High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Nelsonville-york Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Nelsonville-york Junior High School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Nelsonville-york City
Nelsonville-york City is a Nelsonville, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,045 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $16,164 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Nelsonville-york City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Nelsonville-york High School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Nelsonville-york City students show an average math proficiency of 54.6% and ELA proficiency of 61.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Nelsonville-york City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nelsonville-york City with test data.
Schools in Nelsonville-york City
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Nelsonville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,045
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nelsonville-york City?
Nelsonville-york 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 Nelsonville-york City?
The average composite rating for Nelsonville-york City is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Nelsonville-york City?
Nelsonville-york City spends $16,164 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nelsonville-york City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nelsonville-york City is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nelsonville-york City?
Nelsonville-york High School is the highest-rated school in Nelsonville-york City with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Nelsonville-york City?
Across schools in Nelsonville-york City with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Nelsonville-york City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Nelsonville-york City has an average school rating of 4.9/10 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
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.4%
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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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