Wadsworth City School District
School District · Wadsworth, Ohio
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,131
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,131
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Wadsworth City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wadsworth 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.
Franklin Elementary School
Wadsworth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley View Elementary School
Wadsworth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Overlook Elementary School
Wadsworth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#112 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,131
$1,526 vs Ohio median
District size
4,390 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Wadsworth City ranks #112 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Wadsworth City's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Franklin Elementary School (8.8/10), Valley View Elementary School (8.7/10), and Overlook Elementary School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Wadsworth City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Wadsworth City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Valley View Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Overlook Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Isham Memorial Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Wadsworth Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Central Intermediate School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Lincoln Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Wadsworth High School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wadsworth City
Wadsworth City is a Wadsworth, Ohio school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,390 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $13,131 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.1/10, Wadsworth City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Franklin Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Wadsworth City students show an average math proficiency of 84.3% and ELA proficiency of 83.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wadsworth City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wadsworth City with test data.
Schools in Wadsworth City
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Wadsworth
- Total Enrollment
- 4,390
- Teachers (FTE)
- 258
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wadsworth City?
Wadsworth City has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wadsworth City?
The average composite rating for Wadsworth City is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wadsworth City?
Wadsworth City spends $13,131 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wadsworth City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wadsworth City is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wadsworth City?
Franklin Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wadsworth City with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Wadsworth City?
Across schools in Wadsworth City with test data, the average math proficiency is 84.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 83.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wadsworth City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Wadsworth City has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 9 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
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 84.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 83.9%
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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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