📊 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 →
7 Rated Districts in the Springfield, OH Metro Area
Ohio State Tests 2024–25 · percentile among Ohio districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Clark-Shawnee Local School District | Springfield | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #2 | Southeastern Local School District | South Charleston | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #3 | Northeastern Local School District | Springfield | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #4 | Northwestern Local School District | Springfield | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #5 | Greenon Local School District | Enon | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #6 | Tecumseh Local School District | New Carlisle | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #7 | Springfield City School District | Springfield | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in the Springfield, 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 Springfield, OH metro area? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in the Springfield, OH metro area, the highest-rated is Clark-Shawnee Local School District (Springfield), rated 6/10 (Average) and in the 50th 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.