Best Schools in Delaware County, OH
Delaware County, OH has 98 public schools (18 high, 20 middle, 57 elementary) serving 61,108 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in Delaware County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Delaware County, OH
The top high schools in Delaware County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dublin Jerome High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dublin City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1944 Students
2. Olentangy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1688 Students
3. Olentangy Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1877 Students
4. Olentangy Berlin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1656 Students
5. Buckeye Valley Local High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Valley Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students
6. Orange High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1977 Students
7. Rutherford B Hayes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delaware City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1700 Students
8. Big Walnut High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Walnut Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1226 Students
9. Centerburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerburg Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
10. North Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Union Local School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
Best Middle Schools in Delaware County, OH
The top middle schools in Delaware County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Olentangy Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1004 Students
2. Willard Grizzell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dublin City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
3. Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1034 Students
4. Berkshire Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1298 Students
5. Hyatts Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 930 Students
6. Eversole Run Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dublin City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
7. Olentangy Orange Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1080 Students
8. Big Walnut Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Walnut Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 635 Students
9. Big Walnut Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Walnut Local • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 619 Students
10. Johnstown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnstown-monroe Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Delaware County, OH
The top elementary schools in Delaware County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deer Run Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dublin City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 375 Students
2. Tyler Run Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olentangy Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 645 Students
3. St Paul School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 831 Students
4. Shale Meadows Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olentangy Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 640 Students
5. Heritage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olentangy Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
6. Alcott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westerville City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students
7. Alum Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olentangy Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
8. Eli Pinney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dublin City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 601 Students
9. Mary Emma Bailey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dublin City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 573 Students
10. Glacier Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dublin City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 576 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Delaware County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Delaware County, OH has a total population of 214,124 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Delaware County, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Delaware County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Delaware County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Delaware County, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Delaware County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Delaware County, OH
How many schools are in Delaware County, OH?
Delaware County, OH has 98 public schools: 18 high schools, 20 middle schools and 57 elementary schools, serving 61,108 students in total.
How do schools in Delaware County perform on state tests?
On average, 98 schools in Delaware County score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in Delaware County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Delaware County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 56%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Delaware County
7 places in Delaware County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (4)
- Olentangy Local (25 schools)
- Big Walnut Local (8 schools)
- Delaware City (7 schools)
- Buckeye Valley Local (4 schools)