📊 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 14 Rated Districts in Mahoning County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Range Local School District | Canfield | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #2 | Canfield Local School District | Canfield | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #3 | Western Reserve Local School District | Berlin Center | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #4 | Poland Local School District | Poland | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #5 | Springfield Local School District | New Middletown | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #6 | West Branch Local School District | Beloit | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #7 | Jackson-Milton Local School District | North Jackson | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #8 | Boardman Local School District | Youngstown | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #9 | Austintown Local School District | Youngstown | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #10 | Sebring Local School District | Sebring | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #11 | Lowellville Local School District | Lowellville | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #12 | Struthers City School District | Struthers | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #13 | Campbell City School District | Campbell | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
| #14 | Youngstown City School District | Youngstown | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in Mahoning County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 14 public school districts headquartered in Mahoning 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 Mahoning 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 Mahoning County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 14 rated districts in Mahoning County, Ohio, the highest-rated is South Range Local School District (Canfield), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 95th 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.