Delaware City

The Delaware City school district in Ohio consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 336 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district is John C Dempsey Middle School, which ranks 293 out of 1,046 Ohio middle schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars. The school has strong test scores, with over 60% proficiency in math and English language arts across all grade levels, as well as a high percentage of students proficient in Algebra I and Geometry. Another notable school is Robert F Schultz Elementary School, which ranks 492 out of 1,577 Ohio elementary schools and is rated 3 out of 5 stars. This school has particularly strong performance in English language arts, with over 70% proficiency across all grade levels, and high math proficiency, especially in 4th and 6th grades.

The schools in the district have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 69% to 86% white students. Chronic absenteeism rates vary across the schools, with the high school and one elementary school (Laura Woodward) having the highest rates. While the schools generally perform above the state average on Ohio state tests, there are some exceptions, such as Rutherford B Hayes High School having lower proficiency rates in Geometry and Algebra I compared to the district and state averages. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch also varies, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage across the schools.