Creston’s public schools outscore 78% of Ohio districts
Math proficiency in Creston’s districts is 75%, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Creston, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Creston’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 76% and math 75% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,992 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Norwayne Middle School, then Norwayne High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Creston’s grade
A−: better than 78% of Ohio school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Creston, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Creston
Norwayne Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 539 students · 18:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Creston
Norwayne Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 539 students · 18:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Creston
Norwayne Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 539 students · 18:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Creston
Norwayne Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 539 students · 18:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Creston
Norwayne Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 539 students · 18:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Creston · depends on your address
Norwayne Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 539 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Norwayne Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 310 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Creston
Norwayne Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 310 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Creston
Norwayne Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 310 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Creston
Norwayne Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 310 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Creston
Norwayne High School
Grades 9–12 · 415 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Creston
Norwayne High School
Grades 9–12 · 415 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Creston
Norwayne High School
Grades 9–12 · 415 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Creston
Norwayne High School
Grades 9–12 · 415 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Creston’s public schools are run by Norwayne Local School District, which also serves Burbank, Canaan and Milton. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Creston vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Creston’s borders.
Every school in Creston
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Creston’s schools
Are Creston’s schools good?
By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Creston children attend outscore 78% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Creston in?
Norwayne Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,264 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Creston kids go to high school?
Norwayne High School, with 415 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Creston’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Norwayne Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Creston spend per student?
$12,992 in Norwayne Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Creston families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Creston → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.