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 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,650 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.
Public Schools in Delaware City School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
7 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
5,650 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
289 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Delaware City School District, which is ranked within the top 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 89% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#341 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
63%
Graduation Rate
89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.5%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
76%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,651 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 $15,413 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$87 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,651
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,413
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Delaware City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David Smith Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
355 N Liberty St
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1350
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1350
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Robert F Schultz Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
499 Applegate Ln
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1400
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1400
Gr: K-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Ervin Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
746 St Rt 37 W
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1450
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1450
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Laura Woodward Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S Washington St
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1600
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
James Conger Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Channing St
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1300
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1300
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Rutherford B Hayes High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
289 Euclid Ave
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1010
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Delaware City School District?
Delaware City School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,650 students.
What is the rank of Delaware City School District?
Delaware City School District is ranked #339 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) 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: 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, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 20:1, 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 $15,413 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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