📊 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 Scioto County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bloom-Vernon Local School District | South Webster | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #2 | Wheelersburg Local School District | Wheelersburg | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #3 | Valley Local School District | Lucasville | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #4 | Northwest Local School District | Mc Dermott | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #5 | Clay Local School District | Portsmouth | 4/10 Below Average | 39th |
| #6 | Minford Local School District | Minford | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #7 | Green Local School District | Franklin Furnace | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #8 | Washington-Nile Local School District | West Portsmouth | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #9 | New Boston Local School District | New Boston | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #10 | Portsmouth City School District | Portsmouth | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in Scioto County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 10 public school districts headquartered in Scioto 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 Scioto 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 Scioto County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 10 rated districts in Scioto County, Ohio, the highest-rated is Bloom-Vernon Local School District (South Webster), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 89th 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.