| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steubenville City School District | Steubenville | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 2,769 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Edison Local School District | Bergholz | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1,398 | 4 | PK–12 | 8 |
| Toronto City School District | Toronto | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 814 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Indian Creek Local School District | Bloomingdale | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 1,963 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Buckeye Local School District | Adena | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1,406 | 5 | PK–12 | 8 |
How Jefferson County compares
Together they enroll 8,350 students across 23 schools. The largest is Steubenville City School District with 2,769 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Jefferson County, Ohio
Jefferson County has 5 public school districts covering 20 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jefferson County is Steubenville City 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 Jefferson County, OH?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, OH?
Of the districts serving Jefferson County, Steubenville City School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th 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.