| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Exempted Village School District | Granville | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 2,594 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Johnstown-Monroe Local School District | Johnstown | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1,650 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Heath City School District | Heath | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 1,658 | 4 | K–12 | 0 |
| Southwest Licking Local School District | Etna | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 4,794 | 8 | PK–12 | 3 |
| West Muskingum Local School District | Gratiot | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,542 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Northern Local School District | Brownsville | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 2,226 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Northridge Local School District | Alexandria | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1,171 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Licking Valley Local School District | Newark | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 2,062 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lakewood Local School District | Buckeye Lake | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 1,661 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| North Fork Local School District | Saint Louisville | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 1,515 | 5 | K–12 | 2 |
| Licking Heights Local School District | Pataskala | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 5,073 | 7 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Newark City School District | Newark | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 5,907 | 14 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Licking County compares
Together they enroll 31,853 students across 65 schools. The largest is Newark City School District with 5,907 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Licking County, Ohio
Licking County has 12 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Licking County is Granville 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 Licking County, OH?
12 school districts serve zip codes in Licking 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 Licking County, OH?
Of the districts serving Licking County, Granville Exempted Village 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.