For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,098 students in Wilmington City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Wilmington City School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
3,528 Schools
# Students
2,098 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wilmington 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 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#531 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
63%
Graduation Rate
89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.5%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2009–2022. View full 34-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 21-year historical data
% Black
2%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
80%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,692 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,517 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$33 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,692
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,517
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Wilmington City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver Place Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 Lorish Ave
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2380
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2380
Gr: 1-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Roy E Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W Truesdell St
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2750
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2750
Gr: PK-2 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Wilmington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Richardson Pl
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7716
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7716
Gr: 6-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Rodger O. Borror Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
275 Thorne Ave
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7556
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7556
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilmington City School District?
Wilmington City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,098 students.
What is the rank of Wilmington City School District?
Wilmington City School District is ranked #538 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 Wilmington City School District?
80% of Wilmington City School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilmington City School District?
Wilmington City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Wilmington City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,517 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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