For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,265 students in Wellston, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Wellston, OH are Wellston Middle School, Wellston High School and Wellston Intermediate 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 38% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Wellston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wellston, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wellston Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
227 Golden Rocket Drive
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2251
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2251
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Wellston High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Golden Rocket Drive
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2162
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2162
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Wellston Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 Golden Rocket Dr
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2060
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2060
Grades: 3-5
| 278 students
Rank: n/an/a
527 S Missouri Ave
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-6245
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-6245
Grades: PK-2
| 333 students
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 High School and Wellston Intermediate 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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