📊 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 16 Rated Districts in Franklin County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
Best School Districts in Franklin County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 16 public school districts headquartered in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 16 rated districts in Franklin County, Ohio, 2 share the top position at 10/10 (Excellent), 95th percentile of Ohio districts on Ohio State Tests 2024–25 reading and math proficiency: Grandview Heights City School District (Columbus); New Albany-Plain Local School District (New Albany).
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.