| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Range Local School District | North Lima | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1,217 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Canfield Local School District | Canfield | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 2,494 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Western Reserve Local School District | Berlin Center | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 570 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Poland Local School District | Youngstown | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 1,776 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Springfield Local School District | New Middletown | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 920 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| West Branch Local School District | North Benton | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 1,781 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Jackson-Milton Local School District | Lake Milton | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 760 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Boardman Local School District | Youngstown | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 3,726 | 7 | K–12 | 1 |
| Austintown Local School District | Youngstown | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 4,105 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sebring Local School District | Sebring | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 340 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Lowellville Local School District | Lowellville | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 468 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Struthers City School District | Struthers | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 1,664 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Campbell City School District | Campbell | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 1,101 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Youngstown City School District | Youngstown | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 4,639 | 17 | PK–12 | 11 |
How Mahoning County compares
Together they enroll 25,561 students across 65 schools. The largest is Youngstown City School District with 4,639 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Mahoning County, Ohio
Mahoning County has 14 public school districts covering 29 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mahoning County is South Range Local 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 Mahoning County, OH?
14 school districts serve zip codes in Mahoning 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 Mahoning County, OH?
Of the districts serving Mahoning County, South Range Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th 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.