| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Local School District | Richmond Dale | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 923 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Union-Scioto Local School District | Chillicothe | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 2,142 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Zane Trace Local School District | Adelphi | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1,282 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Greenfield Exempted Village School District | South Salem | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 1,913 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Huntington Local School District | Chillicothe | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1,033 | 3 | K–12 | 0 |
| Paint Valley Local School District | Bainbridge | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 798 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Adena Local School District | Clarksburg | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 1,186 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Chillicothe City School District | Chillicothe | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 2,741 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Ross County compares
Together they enroll 12,018 students across 28 schools. The largest is Chillicothe City School District with 2,741 students. Districts here average 3.4/10, below the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Ross County, Ohio
Ross County has 8 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ross County is Southeastern 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 Ross County, OH?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Ross 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 Ross County, OH?
Of the districts serving Ross County, Southeastern Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 52nd 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.