For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,177 students in Washington-Nile Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Washington-Nile Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
1,177 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington-Nile Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#530 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
92%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,828 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,971 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,828
$17,379
Spending / Student
$16,971
$17,327
Best Washington-Nile Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15332a Us Highway 52
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1116
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1116
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Portsmouth West Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15332 Us Highway 52 Unit B
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-6668
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-6668
Gr: 5-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Portsmouth West High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15332 Us Highway 52
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1103
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1103
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington-Nile Local School District?
Washington-Nile Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,177 students.
What is the rank of Washington-Nile Local School District?
Washington-Nile Local School District is ranked #535 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington-Nile Local School District?
92% of Washington-Nile Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington-Nile Local School District?
Washington-Nile Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Washington-Nile Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,971 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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