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8.6 avg / 10

Oakwood City School District

School District · Dayton, Ohio

Students: 2,030
Teachers (FTE): 127
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

8.6

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,315

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Oakwood City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Harman Elementary School

9.6/10

Dayton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Oakwood Junior High School

9.6/10

Dayton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Smith Elementary School

9.4/10

Dayton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Ohio rank

#37 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.3

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,315

+$658 vs Ohio median

District size

2,030 students

Larger than Ohio median

The short answer

Oakwood City ranks #37 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Oakwood City's schools with real test data average 9.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Harman Elementary School (9.6/10), Oakwood Junior High School (9.6/10), and Smith Elementary School (9.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Oakwood City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Harman Elementary School 9.6 / 10
2 Oakwood Junior High School 9.6 / 10
3 Smith Elementary School 9.4 / 10
4 Oakwood High School 8.9 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Oakwood City

Oakwood City is a Dayton, Ohio school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,030 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. The district invests $15,315 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.6/10, Oakwood City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Harman Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.

In standardized testing, Oakwood City students show an average math proficiency of 92.2% and ELA proficiency of 92.6%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 92.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 92.6%
School
State
N/A

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

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Dayton
Total Enrollment
2,030
Teachers (FTE)
127
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oakwood City?

Oakwood City has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Oakwood City?

The average composite rating for Oakwood City is 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Oakwood City?

Oakwood City spends $15,315 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Oakwood City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Oakwood City is 16:1.

What is the top-rated school in Oakwood City?

Harman Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Oakwood City with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What are the test scores in Oakwood City?

Across schools in Oakwood City with test data, the average math proficiency is 92.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 92.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Oakwood City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Oakwood City has an average school rating of 8.6/10 across 5 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
8.6/10
Math Proficiency
92.2%
ELA Proficiency
92.6%

Resources

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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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