Waverly City

The Waverly City school district in Ohio consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. While the district has some academic bright spots, the overall performance of its schools lags behind state averages, with all schools ranked in the bottom half of their respective categories in Ohio.

Among the standout schools, Waverly Intermediate School excels in 5th-grade science proficiency, outperforming the district and state averages, and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the district. Similarly, Waverly Junior High School outperforms the district and state in 7th-grade math and English Language Arts proficiency. However, the district's high school, Waverly High School, struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 46.7%, despite having a graduation rate above the state average.

Across the Waverly City district, there are significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools and grade levels excelling while others lag behind. The district also faces challenges related to socioeconomic factors, as evidenced by the varying free/reduced lunch rates and per-student spending across the schools. Addressing these disparities and improving overall student outcomes should be a priority for the district to ensure equitable and high-quality education for all its students.