For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,254 students in Wellston, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Wellston, OH are Wellston Middle School, Wellston Intermediate School and Wellston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellston, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Wellston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wellston, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wellston Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
227 Golden Rocket Drive
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2251
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2251
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Wellston Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Golden Rocket Dr
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2060
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2060
Gr: 3-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Wellston High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Golden Rocket Drive
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2162
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2162
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
527 S Missouri Ave
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-6245
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-6245
Gr: PK-2 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wellston, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Wellston, OH include Wellston Middle School, Wellston Intermediate School and Wellston High School.
How many public schools are located in Wellston?
4 public schools are located in Wellston.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellston?
Wellston public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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