📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
12 Rated Districts in the Sandusky, OH Metro Area
Ohio State Tests 2024–25 · percentile among Ohio districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Huron City School District | Huron | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #2 | Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District | Oak Harbor | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #3 | Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan) School District | Milan | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #4 | Put-in-Bay Local School District | Put In Bay | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #5 | Danbury Local School District | Lakeside Marblehead | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #6 | Genoa Area Local School District | Genoa | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #7 | Margaretta Local School District | Castalia | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #8 | Woodmore Local School District | Elmore | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #9 | Vermilion Local School District | Vermilion | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #10 | Port Clinton City School District | Port Clinton | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #11 | Perkins Local School District | Sandusky | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #12 | Sandusky City School District | Sandusky | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
Best School Districts in the Sandusky, OH Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from Ohio State Tests 2024–25 (Ohio) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Sandusky, OH metro area? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in the Sandusky, OH metro area, the highest-rated is Huron City School District (Huron), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 84th percentile of Ohio districts on Ohio State Tests 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.