| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom-Vernon Local School District | Scioto Furnace | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 809 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wheelersburg Local School District | Wheelersburg | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 1,586 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Valley Local School District | Lucasville | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1,032 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Northwest Local School District | Mc Dermott | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 1,259 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Clay Local School District | Portsmouth | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 621 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Minford Local School District | Minford | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 1,261 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Green Local School District | Franklin Furnace | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 526 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Washington-Nile Local School District | Friendship | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 1,269 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| New Boston Local School District | New Boston | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 391 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Portsmouth City School District | Portsmouth | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 1,630 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Scioto County compares
Together they enroll 10,384 students across 30 schools. The largest is Portsmouth City School District with 1,630 students. Districts here average 4.2/10, below the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Scioto County, Ohio
Scioto County has 10 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Scioto County is Bloom-Vernon 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 Scioto County, OH?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Scioto 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 Scioto County, OH?
Of the districts serving Scioto County, Bloom-Vernon Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th 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.