Delaware City


Summary:

The Delaware City school district in Ohio consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 303 out of 828 school districts in Ohio and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Rutherford B Hayes High School has consistently ranked in the top 35% of Ohio high schools over the past 3 years, with a 4-star rating in 2024-2025 and a strong 92.7% 4-year graduation rate. Ervin Carlisle Elementary School has seen significant improvement, moving from a 3-star to a 4-star rating over the past 3 years and boasting impressive test scores. Meanwhile, John C Dempsey Middle School has maintained a 3-4 star rating and has strong test scores, particularly in advanced math courses.

However, the district also exhibits some variation in performance, with the elementary schools showing a range of results. While Ervin Carlisle and Robert F Schultz are standouts, Laura Woodward and James Conger lag behind. Additionally, all schools in the district face relatively high chronic absenteeism rates around 18.9%, which is an area that could use improvement. Overall, the Delaware City school district has a mix of strong and weaker performing schools, with the high school and a few elementary schools standing out as top performers.

District Detail

 74 W William St
Delaware, OH 43015-2339

 (740) 833-1100

SchoolDigger Rank:
303rd of 828 Ohio districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 5,650

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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