Wellsville Local School District

929 Center St
Wellsville, OH 43968-1423
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 655 students in Wellsville Local 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 Wellsville Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), 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
655 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wellsville 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 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#601 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
54%
47%
60%
55-59%
63%
85%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
79%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,608 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,038 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,608
$17,379
Spending / Student
$21,038
$17,327

Best Wellsville Local School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Lincoln Ave
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-3301
Gr: PK-2 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Daw Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
929 Center St
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1372
Gr: 3-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wellsville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Bengal Blvd
Wellsville, OH 43968
(330) 532-1188
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wellsville Local School District?
Wellsville Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 655 students.
What is the rank of Wellsville Local School District?
Wellsville Local School District is ranked #618 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 Wellsville Local School District?
79% of Wellsville Local School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wellsville Local School District?
Wellsville Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Wellsville Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,038 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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