- Liberty Union High School — 1.4 mi · Grades 9–12 · 349 students
- Liberty Union Elementary School — 2.2 mi · Grades K–4 · 445 students
- Liberty Union Middle School — 2.2 mi · Grades 5–8 · 381 students
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School district #2306| Metric | Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 1,209 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $16,466/yr | $17,619/yr | ≈ Near avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Below average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District (this district) | 6/10 | 53rd | 1,209 |
| Walnut Township Local School District | 3/10 | 27th | 489 |
| Southwest Licking Local School District | 6/10 | 56th | 4,794 |
| Fairfield Union Local School District | 5/10 | 44th | 1,927 |
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Ranked against 604 rated districts in OH → 53rd percentile → 6/10.
Source: Ohio Dept. of Education & Workforce, Ohio State Tests grades 3–8 ELA & Math, Proficient or above, 2024–25 school year (enrollment-weighted across grades). Full methodology →
About Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District
Zip code 43105 in Liberty Union-Thurston, Ohio is served by Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Kindergarten – 12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District 6 out of 10 — average among Ohio public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Ohio’s State Tests grades 3–8 ELA & Math assessments (2024–25 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Ohio is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District falls near the middle of Ohio on state assessment results, with reading and math proficiency close to the state median. Average-rated districts provide foundational public education, and many families find they deliver solid day-to-day learning — particularly when parents stay engaged. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 43105
Children in zip code 43105 are assigned to Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 43105, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District at (740)862-4171 or visit www.libertyunion.org. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Ohio districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Baltimore
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District serves zip code 43105, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 43105. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Ohio, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 43105.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 43105 data.