Best Schools in Licking County, OH
Licking County, OH has 94 public schools (21 high, 21 middle, 39 elementary) serving 47,408 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Licking County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Licking County, OH
The top high schools in Licking County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Granville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 816 Students
2. New Albany High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Albany-plain Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
3. Heath High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heath City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 480 Students
4. Watkins Memorial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest Licking Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1373 Students
5. Centerburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerburg Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
6. Johnstown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnstown-monroe Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
7. Sheridan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 648 Students
8. Licking Heights High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Licking Heights Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1389 Students
9. River View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River View Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 485 Students
10. Licking Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Licking Valley Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students
Best Middle Schools in Licking County, OH
The top middle schools in Licking County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Granville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 442 Students
2. Granville Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 589 Students
3. New Albany Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Albany-plain Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 785 Students
4. New Albany Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Albany-plain Local • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1122 Students
5. Johnstown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnstown-monroe Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students
6. Watkins Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest Licking Local • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 703 Students
7. Heath Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heath City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students
8. Watkins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest Licking Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1065 Students
9. West Muskingum Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Muskingum Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 496 Students
10. Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 471 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Licking County, OH
The top elementary schools in Licking County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blessed Sacrament School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blessed Sacrament School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 161 Students
2. New Albany Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Albany-plain Local • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 1060 Students
3. St Francis De Sales School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Francis De Sales School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 275 Students
4. Etna Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest Licking Local • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 496 Students
5. Granville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granville Exempted Village • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 746 Students
6. Thornville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
7. Johnstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnstown-monroe Local • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 511 Students
8. Legend Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 497 Students
9. Johnstown Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnstown-monroe Local • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 254 Students
10. Glenford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Licking County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Licking County, OH has a total population of 178,519 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Licking 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 Licking County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Licking County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Licking 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 Licking County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Licking County, OH
How many schools are in Licking County, OH?
Licking County, OH has 94 public schools: 21 high schools, 21 middle schools and 39 elementary schools, serving 47,408 students in total.
How do schools in Licking County perform on state tests?
On average, 94 schools in Licking County score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Licking County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Licking 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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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Licking County
8 places in Licking County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (10)
- Newark City (14 schools)
- Licking Heights Local (7 schools)
- Southwest Licking Local (7 schools)
- North Fork Local (5 schools)
- Granville Exempted Village (4 schools)
- Heath City (4 schools)
- Lakewood Local (4 schools)
- Licking Valley Local (4 schools)
- Johnstown-Monroe Local (3 schools)
- Northridge Local (3 schools)