| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Muskingum Local School District | New Concord | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 2,070 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Tri-Valley Local School District | Adamsville | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 2,913 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
| West Muskingum Local School District | Hopewell | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,542 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| River View Local School District | Frazeysburg | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 1,627 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Franklin Local School District | Blue Rock | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1,854 | 7 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Maysville Local School District | East Fultonham | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 1,834 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Zanesville City School District | Zanesville | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 3,041 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Muskingum County compares
Together they enroll 14,881 students across 36 schools. The largest is Zanesville City School District with 3,041 students. Districts here average 4.6/10, below the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Muskingum County, Ohio
Muskingum County has 7 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Muskingum County is East Muskingum Local School District (8/10). 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 Muskingum County, OH?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Muskingum 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 Muskingum County, OH?
Of the districts serving Muskingum County, East Muskingum Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 76th 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.