📊 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 8 Rated Districts in Shelby County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fort Loramie Local School District | Fort Loramie | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Russia Local School District | Russia | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #3 | Jackson Center Local School District | Jackson Center | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #4 | Anna Local School District | Anna | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #5 | Botkins Local School District | Botkins | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #6 | Hardin-Houston Local School District | Houston | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #7 | Fairlawn Local School District | Sidney | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #8 | Sidney City School District | Sidney | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
Best School Districts in Shelby County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 8 public school districts headquartered in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in Shelby County, Ohio, 2 share the top position at 10/10 (Excellent), 99th percentile of Ohio districts on Ohio State Tests 2024–25 reading and math proficiency: Fort Loramie Local School District (Fort Loramie); Russia Local School District (Russia).
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.