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Waverly City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,673 students in Waverly City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Waverly City School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,673 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Waverly City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#607 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
49 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
1,573 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
94%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
122
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
144
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
142
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,507 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,736 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,507
$17,287
Spending / Student
$14,736
$17,235
Best Waverly City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-5173
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-5173
Grades: 3-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4527
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4527
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-7701
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-7701
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
7 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-2813
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-2813
Grades: PK-2
| 451 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waverly City School District?
Waverly City School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,673 students.
What is the rank of Waverly City School District?
Waverly City School District is ranked #607 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly City School District?
94% of Waverly City School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waverly City School District?
Waverly City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Waverly City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,736 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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