Top Rankings
Wayne Trace Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 897 students in Wayne Trace Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Wayne Trace Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
897 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wayne Trace Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 916 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 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
95%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,900 is higher than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,809 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,900
$17,295
Spending / Student
$15,809
$17,243
Best Wayne Trace Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 W Townline St
Payne, OH 45880
(419) 263-2512
Payne, OH 45880
(419) 263-2512
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Grover Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Monroe Street
Grover Hill, OH 45849
(419) 587-3414
Grover Hill, OH 45849
(419) 587-3414
Gr: K-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Wayne Trace High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4915 Us Route 127
Haviland, OH 45851
(419) 399-4100
Haviland, OH 45851
(419) 399-4100
Gr: 7-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne Trace Local School District?
Wayne Trace Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 897 students.
What is the rank of Wayne Trace Local School District?
Wayne Trace Local School District is ranked #198 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne Trace Local School District?
95% of Wayne Trace Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne Trace Local School District?
Wayne Trace Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Wayne Trace Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,809 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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