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Licking County Public Schools

Licking County, Ohio

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

63

public schools

Total Enrollment

29,616

students

School Districts

12

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Licking 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.

District shape

Licking County has 12 district entries. Reynoldsburg City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 16 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Newark has the most listed schools, with 21 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 27 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 4 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

5 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

63

in Licking County

Reported Enrollment

29,616

63 schools reporting

School Districts

12

districts

Charter Schools

1

2% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary27
Middle15
High16
Other5

12 School Districts in Licking County

Reynoldsburg City

16 schools
7,374 students

Newark City

14 schools
5,907 students

Southwest Licking Local

8 schools
4,794 students

Granville Exempted Village

4 schools
2,593 students

Licking Valley Local

4 schools
2,062 students

Lakewood Local

4 schools
1,661 students

Heath City

4 schools
1,658 students

Johnstown-Monroe Local

4 schools
1,650 students

North Fork Local

5 schools
1,515 students

Northridge Local

3 schools
1,171 students

63 Public Schools in Licking County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 63 matching schools

Newark High School

Newark City

Newark, 43055 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,424 students

Licking Heights High School

Licking Heights Local

Pataskala, 43062 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,389 students

Watkins Memorial High School

Southwest Licking Local

Pataskala, 43062 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,373 students

Watkins Middle School

Southwest Licking Local

Etna, 43062 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–9Middle1,065 students

Licking Valley Elementary School

Licking Valley Local

Newark, 43055 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–5Primary969 students

Granville High School

Granville Exempted Village

Granville, 43023 / Suburb: Small

Listed only9–12High816 students

LICKING HEIGHTS CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Licking Heights Local

Pataskala, 43062 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–6Middle812 students

South Elementary

Licking Heights Local

Pataskala, 43062 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only1–4Primary777 students

Granville Elementary School

Granville Exempted Village

Granville, 43023 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–3Primary746 students

Licking Heights Middle School

Licking Heights Local

Pataskala, 43062 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only7–8Middle729 students

Watkins Intermediate School

Southwest Licking Local

Pataskala, 43062 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only4–6Middle703 students

Career and Technology Educational Centers

Career and Technology Educational Centers

Newark, 43055 / Suburb: Small

Listed only6–12Vocational660 students

Slate Ridge Elementary School

Reynoldsburg City

Reynoldsburg, 43068 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–4Primary654 students

Granville Intermediate School

Granville Exempted Village

Granville, 43023 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only4–6Middle589 students

Northridge Elementary

Northridge Local

Johnstown, 43031 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary549 students

Licking Valley High School

Licking Valley Local

Newark, 43055 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High540 students

Licking Valley Middle School

Licking Valley Local

Newark, 43055 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle523 students

Johnstown Elementary School

Johnstown-Monroe Local

Johnstown, 43031 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–3Primary511 students

Legend Elementary

Newark City

Newark, 43055 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary497 students

Summit Road Elementary

Reynoldsburg City

Reynoldsburg, 43068 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–4Primary497 students

Licking County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Licking 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 Licking County public school directory?

The directory lists 63 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 Licking 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 Licking 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 Licking County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 5 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 Licking County?

Start with the 12 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 Licking 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.

← Back to Licking County Education OverviewCounty school score: 40/100

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.