Best Schools in Paulding County, OH
Paulding County, OH has 16 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,816 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Paulding County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Paulding County, OH
The top high schools in Paulding County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ottoville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottoville Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
2. Wayne Trace High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Trace Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 431 Students
3. Defiance High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Defiance City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 709 Students
4. Antwerp Local High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Antwerp Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 169 Students
5. Paulding High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
Best Middle Schools in Paulding County, OH
The top middle schools in Paulding County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Antwerp Local Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Antwerp Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 155 Students
2. Paulding Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
3. Defiance Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Defiance City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Paulding County, OH
The top elementary schools in Paulding County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
2. Ottoville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottoville Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 277 Students
3. Antwerp Local Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Antwerp Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
4. Grover Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Trace Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
5. Payne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Trace Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 234 Students
6. Divine Mercy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Divine Mercy School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 78 Students
7. Defiance Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Defiance City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1044 Students
8. Paulding Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Paulding County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Paulding County, OH has a total population of 18,806 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Paulding County, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Paulding County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Paulding County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Paulding County, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Paulding County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Paulding County, OH
How many schools are in Paulding County, OH?
Paulding County, OH has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,816 students in total.
How do schools in Paulding County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Paulding County score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Paulding County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Paulding County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Paulding County
6 places in Paulding County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (3)
- Paulding Exempted Village (4 schools)
- Antwerp Local (3 schools)
- Wayne Trace Local (3 schools)