Marietta City School District

111 Academy Dr
Marietta, OH 45750-8053
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,078 students in Marietta City 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 Marietta City School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,078 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Marietta City 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 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#552 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
43%
54%
53%
60%
55%
63%
87%
86%
(2022-23)
30.8%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
89%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,795 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,413 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,795
$17,380
Spending / Student
$14,413
$17,328

Best Marietta City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marietta Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
242 N 7th St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6530
Gr: 3-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Washington School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Washington St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6520
Gr: K-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Phillips School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Pike St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6514
Gr: K-2 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Marietta High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Davis Ave
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6540
Gr: 7-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marietta City School District?
Marietta City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,078 students.
What is the rank of Marietta City School District?
Marietta City School District is ranked #561 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 Marietta City School District?
89% of Marietta City School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marietta City School District?
Marietta City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Marietta City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,413 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,078 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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