Wayne County JVSD School District

518 W Prospect St
Smithville, OH 44677-9672

Top Rankings

Wayne County JVSD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 624 students in Wayne County JVSD School District.
Public Schools in Wayne County JVSD School District have a diversity score of 0.27, which is less than the Ohio public school average of 0.54.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
1 School
3,529 Schools
# Students
624 Students
1,658,563 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
96,164 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
85%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,490 is higher than the state median of $19,382. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,269 is higher than the state median of $19,014. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$32,146 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$31,536 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,490
$19,382
Spending / Student
$31,269
$19,014

Best Wayne County JVSD School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
518 W Prospect St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wayne County JVSD School District?
Wayne County JVSD School District manages 1 public schools serving 624 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County JVSD School District?
85% of Wayne County JVSD School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne County JVSD School District?
Wayne County JVSD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Wayne County JVSD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,269 is higher than the state median of $19,014. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 07-12
  • Enrollment: 624 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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