| 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 |
| Southwest Licking Local School District | Etna | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 4,794 | 8 | PK–12 | 3 |
| 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 | K–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 | Martinsburg | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 1,515 | 5 | K–12 | 3 |
How Licking County compares
Together they enroll 15,447 students across 32 schools. The largest is Southwest Licking Local School District with 4,794 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Ohio average of 5.8/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Licking County, Ohio
Licking County has 7 public school districts covering 16 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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