| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Local School District | Thornville | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 2,226 | 5 | K–12 | 4 |
| New Lexington City School District | Junction City | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 1,691 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Crooksville Exempted Village School District | Crooksville | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 1,078 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Southern Local School District | Corning | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 611 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Perry County compares
Together they enroll 5,606 students across 14 schools. The largest is Northern Local School District with 2,226 students. Districts here average 3.2/10, below the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Perry County, Ohio
Perry County has 4 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Perry County is Northern Local School District (6/10). 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 Perry County, OH?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Perry 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 Perry County, OH?
Of the districts serving Perry County, Northern Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 50th 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.