📊 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 →
Ohio: 5 Rated Districts
Ohio State Tests 2024–25 · percentile among Ohio districts
| Rank in OH | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Steubenville City School District | Steubenville | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #2 | Edison Local School District | Hammondsville | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #3 | Toronto City School District | Toronto | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #4 | Indian Creek Local School District | Wintersville | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #5 | Buckeye Local School District | Dillonvale | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
West Virginia: 2 Rated Districts
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among West Virginia districts
| Rank in WV | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hancock County School District | New Cumberland | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #2 | Brooke County School District | Wellsburg | 6/10 Average | 50th |
Best School Districts in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
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); EDFacts 2021–22 (West Virginia) 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 Ohio part of the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in the Ohio part of the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area, the highest-rated is Steubenville City School District (Steubenville), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 94th percentile of Ohio districts on Ohio State Tests 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the West Virginia part of the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area? ▼
Among the 2 rated districts in the West Virginia part of the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area, the highest-rated is Hancock County School District (New Cumberland), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 94th percentile of West Virginia districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.