Top Rankings
Big Walnut Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,298 students in Big Walnut Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Big Walnut Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
8 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
4,298 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Big Walnut Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 93% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
63%
Graduation Rate
93%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.5%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
17%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,589 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,016 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$65 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,589
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,016
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Big Walnut Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 S Old 3c Rd
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3902
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3902
Gr: K-3 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Run Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 N Miller Dr
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7850
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7850
Gr: K-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Big Walnut Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 S Old 3c Rd
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3006
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3006
Gr: 5-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
General Rosecrans Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S. Miller Drive
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3010
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3010
Gr: K-3 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Big Walnut Intermediate School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 Cheshire Rd
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7800
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7800
Gr: 4-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Big Walnut High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
713 N Miller Drive
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3766
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-3766
Gr: 9-12 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Hylen Souders Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4121 Miller Paul Rd
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 965-3200
Galena, OH 43021
(740) 965-3200
Gr: K-3 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
70 Harrison St
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7862
Sunbury, OH 43074
(740) 965-7862
Gr: PK | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Walnut Local School District?
Big Walnut Local School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,298 students.
What is the rank of Big Walnut Local School District?
Big Walnut Local School District is ranked #120 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Big Walnut Local School District?
86% of Big Walnut Local School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Walnut Local School District?
Big Walnut Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Big Walnut Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,016 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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