4.2avg / 10

Sidney City School District

School District · Sidney, Ohio

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 3,123

Teachers (FTE): 162

Avg Rating

4.2

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,123

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.3:1

Avg Rating

4.2

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,123

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.3:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#607 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.0

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,769

$1,888 vs Ohio median

District size

3,123 students

Much larger than Ohio median

The short answer

Sidney City ranks #607 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Sidney City's schools with real test data average 4.2/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sidney High School (5.7/10), Whittier Early Childhood Center (5.0/10), and Sidney Middle School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Sidney 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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Sidney High School	5.7 / 10	High	—	810
2	Whittier Early Childhood Center	5.0 / 10	Other	—	269
3	Sidney Middle School	4.7 / 10	Middle	—	819
4	Emerson Primary School	3.8 / 10	Elementary	—	332
5	Northwood Intermediate School	3.5 / 10	Elementary	—	440
6	Longfellow Primary School	3.5 / 10	Elementary	—	334
7	Jacket Virtual Academy	3.1 / 10	Other	—	119

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Sidney City

Sidney City is a Sidney, Ohio school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,123 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.3:1. District-level spending was $12,769 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 4.2/10, Sidney City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sidney High School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.

In standardized testing, Sidney City students show an average math proficiency of 58.3% and ELA proficiency of 62.6%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency58.3%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency62.6%

School

State

Not reported

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

Schools in Sidney City

7 schools

Elementary Schools3

Emerson Primary School

3323.8

Longfellow Primary School

3343.5

Northwood Intermediate School

Middle Schools1

High Schools1

Other Schools2

Whittier Early Childhood Center

2695.0

Jacket Virtual Academy

1193.1

District Details

State: Ohio
City: Sidney
Total Enrollment: 3,123
Teachers (FTE): 162
District spending per student: $12,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sidney City?

Sidney City has 7 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 Sidney City?

The average composite rating for Sidney City is 4.2/10. 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 Sidney City?

Sidney City's district-level spending was $12,769 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 Sidney City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sidney City is 19.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sidney City?

Sidney High School is the highest-rated school in Sidney City with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What are the test scores in Sidney City?

Across schools in Sidney City with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sidney City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Sidney City has an average school rating of 4.2/10 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: 4.2/10
Math Proficiency: 58.3%
ELA Proficiency: 62.6%

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.