Top Rankings
Delaware City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,648 students in Delaware City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Schools in Delaware City School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
5,648 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
295 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Delaware City School District, which is ranked within the top 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 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#325 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
63%
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
6%
17%
% White
76%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,127 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,063 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,127
$17,287
Spending / Student
$16,063
$17,235
Best Delaware City School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David Smith Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
355 N Liberty St
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1350
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1350
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Robert F Schultz Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
499 Applegate Ln
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1400
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1400
Grades: K-5
| 774 students
Rank: #33.
Ervin Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
746 St Rt 37 W
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1450
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1450
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Laura Woodward Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S Washington St
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1600
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #55.
John C Dempsey Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
599 Pennsylvania Ave
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1800
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,259 students
Rank: #66.
James Conger Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Channing St
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1300
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1300
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
Rutherford B Hayes High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
289 Euclid Ave
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1010
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,652 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Delaware City School District?
Delaware City School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,648 students.
What is the rank of Delaware City School District?
Delaware City School District is ranked #316 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware City School District?
76% of Delaware City School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delaware City School District?
Delaware City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Delaware City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,063 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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