| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leetonia Exempted Village School District | Leetonia | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 490 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Columbiana Exempted Village School District | Columbiana | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1,033 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Branch Local School District | Homeworth | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 1,781 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Crestview Local School District | New Waterford | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,198 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Beaver Local School District | East Liverpool | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1,684 | 3 | K–12 | 5 |
| United Local School District | Hanoverton | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1,084 | 2 | K–12 | 3 |
| Lisbon Exempted Village School District | Lisbon | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 747 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Salem City School District | Salem | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1,934 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| East Palestine City School District | East Palestine | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 988 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Carrollton Exempted Village School District | Kensington | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1,825 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Southern Local School District | Salineville | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 817 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wellsville Local School District | Wellsville | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 707 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| East Liverpool City School District | East Liverpool | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 1,941 | 6 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Columbiana County compares
Together they enroll 16,229 students across 43 schools. The largest is East Liverpool City School District with 1,941 students. Districts here average 4.9/10, below the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Columbiana County, Ohio
Columbiana County has 13 public school districts covering 20 zip codes. The top-rated district in Columbiana County is Leetonia Exempted Village School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Columbiana County, OH?
13 school districts serve zip codes in Columbiana County, OH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Columbiana County, OH?
Of the districts serving Columbiana County, Leetonia Exempted Village School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 92nd percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.