Top Rankings
Wheelersburg Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,591 students in Wheelersburg Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Wheelersburg Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
3 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,591 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wheelersburg Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 931 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.8%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
91%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,838 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,989 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,838
$17,380
Spending / Student
$10,989
$17,328
Best Wheelersburg Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheelersburg Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Pirate Dr
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-2515
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-2515
Gr: 4-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Wheelersburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Pirate Dr
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-8130
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-8130
Gr: PK-3 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Wheelersburg High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Pirate Dr
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-2527
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-2527
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wheelersburg Local School District?
Wheelersburg Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,591 students.
What is the rank of Wheelersburg Local School District?
Wheelersburg Local School District is ranked #161 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wheelersburg Local School District?
91% of Wheelersburg Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wheelersburg Local School District?
Wheelersburg Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Wheelersburg Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,989 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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