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Newark 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 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,827 students in Newark City 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 Newark City School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
14 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
5,827 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
333 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newark City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#501 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Graduation Rate
80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
81%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,599 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,730 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,599
$17,287
Spending / Student
$15,730
$17,235
Best Newark City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legend Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1075 Evans Blvd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7100
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7100
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Hillview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1927 Horns Hill Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7310
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7310
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 Evans Blvd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7320
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7320
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7330
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #55.
John Clem Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Jefferson Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7130
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7130
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #66.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
533 Beacon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7340
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7340
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Mcguffey Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Green Wave Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7140
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7140
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #88.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
549 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7300
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7300
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #99.
Newark High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 Granville St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7400
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,408 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 W Church St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7120
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7120
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #1111.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Arlington Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7110
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7110
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #1212.
Newark Digital Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Granville Rd Ste J
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Grades: 1-12
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
Headstart Eastland
Special Education School
986 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-6415
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-6415
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
119 Union St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7005
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7005
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newark City School District?
Newark City School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,827 students.
What is the rank of Newark City School District?
Newark City School District is ranked #504 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Newark City School District?
81% of Newark City School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newark City School District?
Newark City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Newark City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,730 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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