Top Rankings
Mount Vernon City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,490 students in Mount Vernon City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
51爆料s in Mount Vernon City School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
3,490 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Mount Vernon City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#283 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
106 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
49 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
3,138 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
90%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
172 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
280
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
266
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
284
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
282
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
263
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
267
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
272
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
279
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
312
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
281
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
215
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,480 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,883 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,480
$17,222
Spending / Student
$13,883
$17,170
Best Mount Vernon City School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
714 E Vine St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5985
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5985
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Columbus Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Wiggin Street Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Wiggin Street
Gambier, OH 43022
(740) 427-4262
Gambier, OH 43022
(740) 427-4262
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Twin Oak Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8888 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5970
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5970
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #55.
Dan Emmett Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Mansfield Ave
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5950
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #66.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Yellow Jacket Drive
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5900
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 990 students
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 E Pleasant St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5990
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5990
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #88.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Yellow Jacket Drive
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 392-6867
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 392-6867
Grades: 6-8
| 836 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Vernon City School District?
Mount Vernon City School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,490 students.
What is the rank of Mount Vernon City School District?
Mount Vernon City School District is ranked #282 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon City School District?
90% of Mount Vernon City School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Vernon City School District?
Mount Vernon City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Mount Vernon City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,883 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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