Paulding Exempted Village School District
School District · Paulding, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,341
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,341
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#58 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,970
+$313 vs Ohio median
District size
1,341 students
Typical than Ohio median
The short answer
Paulding Exempted Village ranks #58 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Paulding Exempted Village's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oakwood Elementary School (8.4/10), Paulding High School (7.6/10), and Paulding Elementary School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Paulding Exempted Village
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakwood Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Paulding High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Paulding Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Paulding Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Paulding Exempted Village
Paulding Exempted Village is a Paulding, Ohio school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,341 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. District-level spending was $14,970 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Paulding Exempted Village is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oakwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Paulding Exempted Village students show an average math proficiency of 70.1% and ELA proficiency of 70.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Paulding Exempted Village, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Paulding Exempted Village with test data.
Schools in Paulding Exempted Village
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Paulding
- Total Enrollment
- 1,341
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- District spending per student
- $14,970NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paulding Exempted Village?
Paulding Exempted Village has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Paulding Exempted Village?
The average composite rating for Paulding Exempted Village is 7.6/10. 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 Paulding Exempted Village?
Paulding Exempted Village's district-level spending was $14,970 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 Paulding Exempted Village?
The average student-teacher ratio in Paulding Exempted Village is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Paulding Exempted Village?
Oakwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Paulding Exempted Village with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Paulding Exempted Village?
Across schools in Paulding Exempted Village with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Paulding Exempted Village compare to other districts in Ohio?
Paulding Exempted Village has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 4 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.5%
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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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