For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,254 students in Wellston 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 Wellston City School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
1,254 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wellston 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 increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#546 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.1%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
96%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,336 is higher than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,120 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,336
$17,380
Spending / Student
$17,120
$17,328
Best Wellston City School District Public Schools (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
How many schools belong to Wellston City School District?
Wellston City School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,254 students.
What is the rank of Wellston City School District?
Wellston City School District is ranked #554 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 Wellston City School District?
96% of Wellston City School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wellston City School District?
Wellston City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Wellston City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,120 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
The First Six Weeks at a New Public School
The first six weeks reveal how children are adapting to a new public school. Learn which academic, social, emotional, attendance, and routine signals parents should monitor closely.
Will Your Child Receive Enough Individual Attention? Looking Beyond Student-Teacher Ratios
Student-teacher ratios reveal only part of a school’s story. Learn how families can evaluate class size, staffing, teacher access, tutoring, feedback, and personalized support for children today.
What Families Should Ask About AI Use in Public Schools
Families need clear answers about classroom AI. Learn what to ask public schools about teaching, academic integrity, privacy, teacher oversight, equity, and student learning before concerns arise.
