| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp Local School District | Antwerp | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 672 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wayne Trace Local School District | Grover Hill | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 890 | 3 | K–12 | 5 |
| Paulding Exempted Village School District | Cecil | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1,348 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Paulding County compares
Together they enroll 2,910 students across 10 schools. The largest is Paulding Exempted Village School District with 1,348 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Paulding County, Ohio
Paulding County has 3 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Paulding County is Antwerp Local School District (9/10). 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 Paulding County, OH?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Paulding 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 Paulding County, OH?
Of the districts serving Paulding County, Antwerp Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 84th 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.