📊 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 10 Rated Districts in Licking County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Granville Exempted Village School District | Granville | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #2 | Johnstown-Monroe Local School District | Johnstown | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #3 | Heath City School District | Heath | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #4 | Southwest Licking Local School District | Pataskala | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #5 | Northridge Local School District | Johnstown | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #6 | Licking Valley Local School District | Newark | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #7 | Lakewood Local School District | Hebron | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #8 | North Fork Local School District | Utica | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #9 | Licking Heights Local School District | Pataskala | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #10 | Newark City School District | Newark | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
Best School Districts in Licking County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 10 public school districts headquartered in Licking 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 Licking 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 Licking County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 10 rated districts in Licking County, Ohio, the highest-rated is Granville Exempted Village School District (Granville), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 94th 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.