📊 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 →
All 11 Rated Districts in Columbiana County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Leetonia Exempted Village School District | Leetonia | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #2 | Columbiana Exempted Village School District | Columbiana | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #3 | Crestview Local School District | Columbiana | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #4 | Beaver Local School District | East Liverpool | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #5 | United Local School District | Hanoverton | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #6 | Lisbon Exempted Village School District | Lisbon | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #7 | Salem City School District | Salem | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #8 | East Palestine City School District | East Palestine | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #9 | Southern Local School District | Salineville | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #10 | Wellsville Local School District | Wellsville | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #11 | East Liverpool City School District | East Liverpool | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
Best School Districts in Columbiana County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 11 public school districts headquartered in Columbiana County, Ohio that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using Ohio State Tests 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Ohio, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Columbiana County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Columbiana County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 11 rated districts in Columbiana County, Ohio, the highest-rated is Leetonia Exempted Village School District (Leetonia), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 92nd 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 (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.