Wayne Township’s public schools outscore 85% of Ohio districts
Math proficiency in Wayne Township’s districts is 74%, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Wayne Township, 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.
Wayne Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 72% and math 74% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,132 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Garaway High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Dundee South School (private), Misty Valley School (private), Chestnut Ridge Parochial School (private) and Lower Trail School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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 Wayne Township’s grade
A: better than 85% 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 Wayne Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Wayne Township
Dundee Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 155 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Dundee
1st grade in Wayne Township
Dundee Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 155 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Dundee
2nd grade in Wayne Township
Dundee Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 155 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Dundee
3rd grade in Wayne Township
Dundee Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 155 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Dundee
4th grade in Wayne Township
Dundee Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 155 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Dundee
5th grade in Wayne Township
Dundee Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 155 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Dundee
6th grade in Wayne Township
Dundee Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 155 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Dundee
7th grade in Wayne Township
Garaway High School
Grades 7–12 · 441 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sugarcreek
8th grade in Wayne Township
Garaway High School
Grades 7–12 · 441 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sugarcreek
9th grade in Wayne Township
Garaway High School
Grades 7–12 · 441 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sugarcreek
10th grade in Wayne Township
Garaway High School
Grades 7–12 · 441 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sugarcreek
11th grade in Wayne Township
Garaway High School
Grades 7–12 · 441 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sugarcreek
12th grade in Wayne Township
Garaway High School
Grades 7–12 · 441 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sugarcreek
Wayne Township’s public schools are run by Garaway Local School District, which also serves Auburn, Baltic, Bucks and Crawford and others. Parts of Wayne Township (5% of its land) are served by Fairless Local instead. 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
Wayne Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Wayne Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township | A | Garaway Local |
| Sugar Creek | A | Garaway Local |
| Franklin | A− | Strasburg-Franklin Local |
| Walnut Creek | A− | East Holmes Local |
| Paint | A− | East Holmes Local |
| Sugarcreek | B | Fairless Local |
Every school in Wayne Township
6 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 Wayne Township’s schools
Are Wayne Township’s schools good?
By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Wayne Township children attend outscore 85% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Wayne Township in?
Garaway Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,055 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Wayne Township are served by Fairless Local.
What is Wayne Township’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Garaway Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Wayne Township spend per student?
$14,132 in Garaway Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Wayne Township?
Yes: Dundee South School (religious, grades 1–8, 40 students), Misty Valley School (religious, grades 1–8, 30 students), Chestnut Ridge Parochial School (religious, grades 1–8, 26 students) and Lower Trail School (religious, grades 1–8, 13 students).
Parents talk
What Wayne Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Wayne Township → 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.