Franklin County Public Schools
Franklin County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
388
public schools
Total Enrollment
185,933
students
School Districts
98
districts
How to use the Franklin County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Ohio; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Franklin County has 98 district entries. Columbus City Schools District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 118 schools.
School records are spread across 18 listed communities. Columbus has the most listed schools, with 239 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 214 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 85 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 79 charter, 7 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
26 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
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
South-Western City
Hilliard City
Westerville City
Worthington City
Gahanna-Jefferson City
Upper Arlington City
Groveport Madison Local
New Albany-Plain Local
Licking Heights Local
388 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.
Franklin County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Franklin County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Ohio. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Franklin County public school directory?
The directory lists 388 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Franklin County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Franklin County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Franklin County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 26 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Franklin County?
Start with the 98 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Franklin County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.