Wilmington City

Wilmington, Ohio — 5 schools

2,223
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$14,198
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wilmington City operates 5 public schools serving 2,223 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,175 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Clinton County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,198 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 50.5% local, 35.8% state, and 13.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $83,392 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #481 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 368.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 46.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.7% White, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% African American across the district's schools.

Wilmington High School accounts for 27.4% of all Wilmington City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Wilmington City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Wilmington City school enrollment varies 7.7× across entities

Wilmington City school enrollment ranges from 77 students (lowest) to 596 students (highest), a spread of 519 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Wilmington City student-counselor ratio is 369:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Wilmington City chronic absenteeism rate is 46.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.7%
Federal
35.8%
State
50.5%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
481 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Clinton County county, where this district is located.

$778
Studio/mo
$838
1 BR/mo
$1,029
2 BR/mo
$1,349
3 BR/mo
$1,696
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,392
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Wilmington City.

White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 11.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
368.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
46.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Wilmington City

School Enrollment
Wilmington High School
596
Roy E Holmes Elementary School
568
Denver Place Elementary School
483
Rodger O. Borror Middle School
451
East End Elementary School
77

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wilmington City?

Wilmington City has 5 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,223 students.

How much does Wilmington City spend per student?

Wilmington City spends $14,198 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #481 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Wilmington City?

The average teacher salary in Wilmington City is $83,392 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Wilmington City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Clinton County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Wilmington City?

Wilmington City students are 79.7% White, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wilmington City?

Wilmington City has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #481 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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