Best Schools in Wayne County, OH
Wayne County, OH has 126 public schools (20 high, 12 middle, 84 elementary) serving 23,112 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Wayne County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wayne County, OH
The top high schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 568 Students
2. Hiland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Holmes Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 400 Students
3. Chippewa Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 610 Students
4. Norwayne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwayne Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 409 Students
5. Triway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triway Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
6. Smithville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Green Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
7. Waynedale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 330 Students
8. Tuslaw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuslaw Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
9. Hillsdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsdale Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students
10. Dalton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wayne County, OH
The top middle schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwayne Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwayne Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 313 Students
2. Dalton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 285 Students
3. Tuslaw Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuslaw Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 446 Students
4. Northwest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 385 Students
5. Triway Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triway Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students
6. Orrville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orrville City • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 487 Students
7. West Holmes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Holmes Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
8. Green Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Green Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students
9. Northwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
10. Rittman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rittman Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 211 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wayne County, OH
The top elementary schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chippewa Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Local • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 335 Students
2. Dalton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 341 Students
3. W. S. Stinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Local • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 391 Students
4. Norwayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwayne Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 578 Students
5. Northwestern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
6. Tuslaw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuslaw Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 479 Students
7. Kean Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wooster City • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 324 Students
8. Wooster Twp Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triway Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
9. Hillsdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsdale Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 310 Students
10. Green Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Green Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wayne County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wayne County, OH has a total population of 116,894 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wayne 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 Wayne County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wayne County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wayne 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 Wayne County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wayne County, OH
How many schools are in Wayne County, OH?
Wayne County, OH has 126 public schools: 20 high schools, 12 middle schools and 84 elementary schools, serving 23,112 students in total.
How do schools in Wayne County perform on state tests?
On average, 126 schools in Wayne County score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Wayne County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wayne 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: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wayne County
13 places in Wayne County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (13)
- Wooster (10)
- Rittman (5)
- Smithville (5)
- Doylestown (4)
- Orrville (4)
- Apple Creek (3)
- Creston (3)
- Dalton (3)
- West Salem (3)
- Dundee (1)
- Fredericksburg (1)
- Mount Eaton (1)
- Shreve (1)
School districts (10)
- Wooster City (7 schools)
- Southeast Local (6 schools)
- Chippewa Local (4 schools)
- Orrville City (4 schools)
- Rittman Exempted Village (4 schools)
- Triway Local (4 schools)
- Dalton Local (3 schools)
- Green Local (3 schools)
- Northwestern Local (3 schools)
- Norwayne Local (3 schools)