Franklin County Schools & Education
Franklin County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
80.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
80.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,411
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#75
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Franklin County
Measured School Summary
Franklin County has midrange measured school signals (score: 41/100) with a graduation rate of 80.9%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Franklin County spends $8,411 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Franklin County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
388 public schools and 98 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
41/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #75 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
80.9%
7.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,411
$417 above the state average
School coverage
388
98 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Franklin County has 388 public schools across 98 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Franklin County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Choice-program county
Franklin County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.
State position
#75
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Columbus City Schools District
Elementary to high school visible
45,337 students
118 listed schools in this county slice.
South-Western City
Elementary to high school visible
21,702 students
34 listed schools in this county slice.
Hilliard City
Elementary to high school visible
16,082 students
24 listed schools in this county slice.
Worthington City
Elementary to high school visible
10,810 students
19 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Columbus City Schools District is the largest listed district slice, with 118 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Franklin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Franklin County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Franklin County, Ohio
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Massive Urban and Suburban Education Hub
Franklin County operates a vast network of 388 public schools, including 214 elementary and 72 high schools. With 185,933 students enrolled across 98 districts, this is one of the most complex education infrastructures in Ohio.
Columbus City Schools and a Robust Charter Presence
Columbus City Schools dominates the landscape with 45,337 students across 118 different buildings. Charter schools play a significant role here, with 79 institutions making up over 20% of the total school count.
Diverse Learning Environments from City to Suburb
The county offers a mix of 219 city schools and 157 suburban settings, with an average school size of 488 students. Large campuses like Lincoln High School serve over 2,300 students, while smaller specialized facilities provide more intimate settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
388
in Franklin County
Reported Enrollment
185,933
388 schools reporting
School Districts
98
districts
Charter Schools
79
20% of total
School Level Breakdown
98 School Districts in Franklin County
Columbus City Schools District
GuideSouth-Western City
GuideHilliard City
GuideWesterville City
GuideWorthington City
GuideGahanna-Jefferson City
GuideUpper Arlington City
GuideGroveport Madison Local
GuideNew Albany-Plain Local
GuideLicking Heights Local
Guide388 Public Schools in Franklin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 26 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 388 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Profile | Gahanna-Jefferson City | Gahanna, 43230Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,363 |
| Reynoldsburg High School | Profile | Reynoldsburg City | Reynoldsburg, 43068Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,268 |
| KIPP Columbus | Profile | KIPP Columbus | Columbus, 43224City: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 1,920 |
| Hilliard Davidson High School | Profile | Hilliard City | Hilliard, 43026Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,891 |
| Grove City High School | Profile | South-Western City | Grove City, 43123Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,881 |
| Dublin Coffman High School | Profile | Dublin City | Dublin, 43017Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,868 |
| Upper Arlington High School | Profile | Upper Arlington City | Upper Arlington, 43221Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,867 |
| Westland High School | Profile | South-Western City | Galloway, 43119Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,832 |
| Groveport Madison High School | Profile | Groveport Madison Local | Groveport, 43125Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,831 |
| Thomas Worthington High School | Profile | Worthington City | Worthington, 43085Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,826 |
| Central Crossing High School | Profile | South-Western City | Grove City, 43123Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,638 |
| New Albany High School | Profile | New Albany-Plain Local | New Albany, 43054Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,630 |
| Great River Connections Academy | Profile | Great River Connections Academy | Columbus, 43214City: Large | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 1,627 |
| Hilliard Bradley High School | Profile | Hilliard City | Hilliard, 43026Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,623 |
| Hilliard Darby High School | Profile | Hilliard City | Hilliard, 43026Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,577 |
| Westerville-South High School | Profile | Westerville City | Westerville, 43081Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,512 |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Profile | Worthington City | Worthington, 43085City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,505 |
| Dublin Scioto High School | Profile | Dublin City | Dublin, 43016Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,403 |
| Franklin Heights High School | Profile | South-Western City | Columbus, 43204Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,338 |
| Canal Winchester High School | Profile | Canal Winchester Local | Canal Winchester, 43110Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,181 |
Lincoln High School
Gahanna-Jefferson City
Gahanna, 43230 / Suburb: Large
Reynoldsburg High School
Reynoldsburg City
Reynoldsburg, 43068 / Suburb: Large
KIPP Columbus
KIPP Columbus
Columbus, 43224 / City: Large
Hilliard Davidson High School
Hilliard City
Hilliard, 43026 / Suburb: Large
Grove City High School
South-Western City
Grove City, 43123 / Suburb: Large
Dublin Coffman High School
Dublin City
Dublin, 43017 / Suburb: Large
Upper Arlington High School
Upper Arlington City
Upper Arlington, 43221 / Suburb: Large
Westland High School
South-Western City
Galloway, 43119 / Suburb: Large
Groveport Madison High School
Groveport Madison Local
Groveport, 43125 / Suburb: Large
Thomas Worthington High School
Worthington City
Worthington, 43085 / Suburb: Large
Central Crossing High School
South-Western City
Grove City, 43123 / Suburb: Large
New Albany High School
New Albany-Plain Local
New Albany, 43054 / Suburb: Large
Great River Connections Academy
Great River Connections Academy
Columbus, 43214 / City: Large
Hilliard Bradley High School
Hilliard City
Hilliard, 43026 / Rural: Fringe
Hilliard Darby High School
Hilliard City
Hilliard, 43026 / Suburb: Large
Westerville-South High School
Westerville City
Westerville, 43081 / Suburb: Large
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Worthington City
Worthington, 43085 / City: Large
Dublin Scioto High School
Dublin City
Dublin, 43016 / Suburb: Large
Franklin Heights High School
South-Western City
Columbus, 43204 / Suburb: Large
Canal Winchester High School
Canal Winchester Local
Canal Winchester, 43110 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,411
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Franklin County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Franklin County, Ohio?
Franklin County operates a vast network of 388 public schools, including 214 elementary and 72 high schools. With 185,933 students enrolled across 98 districts, this is one of the most complex education infrastructures in Ohio.
What are the major school districts in Franklin County, Ohio?
Columbus City Schools dominates the landscape with 45,337 students across 118 different buildings. Charter schools play a significant role here, with 79 institutions making up over 20% of the total school count.
What is the school experience like in Franklin County?
The county offers a mix of 219 city schools and 157 suburban settings, with an average school size of 488 students. Large campuses like Lincoln High School serve over 2,300 students, while smaller specialized facilities provide more intimate settings.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.