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%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 884 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 6% 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
3 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
884 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
96,359 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 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 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
0.12
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
94%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,163 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,042 is less than the state median of $17,327. 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
$18,163
$17,379
Spending / Student
$16,042
$17,327
Best Wayne Trace Local School District Public Schools (2026)
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 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne Trace Local School District?
Wayne Trace Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 884 students.
What is the rank of Wayne Trace Local School District?
Wayne Trace Local School District is ranked #196 out of 909 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne Trace Local School District?
94% of Wayne Trace Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $16,042 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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